Internal Controls & Audit Specialist (Administrative Specialist II)

Location: Lincoln, NE

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Education - Agency 13

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$30.979

Job Posting

JR2026-00029806 Internal Controls & Audit Specialist (Administrative Specialist II) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-24-2026

Job Description

This is a new position that will centralize the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting for our agency, coordinate external audit activities, and strengthen internal controls to support audit readiness across the agency.

The hiring team is looking for candidates who are detail oriented, have a continuous improvement mindset, and able to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. If you enjoy formalizing processes, streamlining work, and creating efficiencies, this could be a great fit!

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 7: $30.979/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes well over $20,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement

79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!

Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types

156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return

Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

Examines policies, procedures, transactions, and workflow processes to evaluate risk-based control and compliance reviews, and shares results and makes recommendations to office leadership.

Serves as liaison for state and federal auditors, prepares responses, and reports to audit questions.

Maintains centralized tracking system for external audit findings, review recommendations, and corrective action plans. Follow up to determine if corrective steps address identified conditions, and report unresolved actions to leadership.

Completes agency-wide Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting within applicable timelines. Corrects reporting errors, maintains supporting documentation, and provides guidance related to source information.

Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.