ADMINISTRATOR IV (Deputy Chief, Internal Controls, Audit & Enterprise Risk Mgmt.)

Introduction

• A copy of your resume must also be included with the submission of your State of Maryland recruitment application. It doesn''t matter which upload selection is chosen, just as long as the resume is included somewhere in the application.*Â

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Cannabis Administration, Linthicum, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

This position will be responsible for establishing and leading the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA)''s internal controls, audit, and enterprise risk management functions. This position will assess current operations, identify risks and gaps, and develop a strategic framework to guide the implementation of internal controls and audit processes across the agency. As the function matures, this position will oversee the expansion of internal audit and quality assurance activities, including the development of staff, processes, and systems to support a sustainable and scalable program.

In addition, this position will ensure MCA''s preparedness for, as well as responsiveness to, external audits, including those conducted by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA). This position will also ensure that audit findings are addressed through coordinated, agency-wide corrective actions. This position will operate independently of regulatory enforcement, investigations, and adjudication functions, all of which will remain under the authority of MCA''s Office of Compliance and Regulation (OCR) and other designated units.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work experience.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year, up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.Â

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master''s degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures, and processes; or overseeing or coordinating unit operations; or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking Commissioned Officer, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.

• A copy of your resume must also be included with the submission of your State of Maryland recruitment application. It doesn''t matter which upload selection is chosen, just as long as the resume is included somewhere in the application.*Â

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following professional experience:Â

• Experience developing, implementing and/or significantly improving an internal audit, internal controls, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and/or enterprise risk management program.
• Experience conducting risk-based operational and/or program audits, including developing audit scopes and methodologies; reviewing records and processes; testing internal controls; documenting findings; and developing recommendations.
• Experience assessing an organization and/or program, including developing a risk-based audit and/or quality assurance work plan based on identified operational, financial, regulatory, and/or organizational risks.
• Experience coordinating and/or facilitating audits conducted by an external governmental audit and/or oversight entity, including responding to document requests; coordinating agency responses; participating in entrance and exit conferences; and monitoring corrective actions.
• Experience developing and/or implementing policies, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); internal control procedures; process maps; and/or other organizational standards.
• Experience designing and/or maintaining systems for tracking audit activities, findings, corrective action plans, internal controls, and/or organizational performance, including advanced usage of Microsoft Excel and/or experience implementing automated workflow, audit management, and/or reporting systems.
• Experience analyzing complex organizational processes, identifying control weaknesses and/or inconsistencies, and/or developing practical recommendations for process improvement and standardization.
• Experience preparing written audit reports, risk assessments, executive briefings, dashboards, and/or other reports for senior and/or executive leadership.
• Experience working independently to establish a new program, function and/or organizational framework where policies, procedures, systems, and/or work processes were not previously established.
• Experience working in a government, regulatory, public-sector, and/or similarly complex organization.
• Professional certification, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP); Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM); Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); Project Management Professional (PMP); Lean Six Sigma; and/or another relevant audit, risk, compliance, quality, and/or process-improvement credential.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator''s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Â

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).Â

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.Â

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MCA, Office of Human Resources, 849 International Drive, Linthicum, Maryland 21090. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact MCA''s Office of Human Resources, at (410) 487-8060 or (443) 761-8194. You may also reach us via email, at mca.employment@maryland.gov.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.Â

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 487-8060 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State''s diversity.