Chief Internal Auditor

| PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM *The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona’s community of police officers, firefighters, corrections’ officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees and is nationally recognized for its administrative and pension management excellence. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit www.psprs.com to learn more about our agency.* | | --- | ### **Chief Internal Auditor** | Job Location: | | --- | #### Address: 3010 E Camelback Rd. Suite #200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 | Posting Details: | | --- | #### Salary: Hiring Range $88,000 - $140,000 #### Grade: E3 #### Closing Date: July 26, 2026 | Job Summary: | | --- | The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Internal Auditor. The Chief Internal Auditor reports functionally to the Board of Trustees via the Administration (Audit) Committee and administratively to the PSPRS Administrator. The Chief Internal Auditor’s duties are to plan, perform and direct audits for the Board of Trustees and the Administrator to promote operational efficiency and effectiveness and to provide assurance that the System is in compliance with its internal policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and terms of its contracts. Additionally, the Chief Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting employer and local board compliance audits. The Chief Internal Auditor leads a professional staff of two auditors. Duties include but are not limited to conducting an annual risk assessment, developing and implementing an annual internal audit plan, and preparing formal reports for presentation to the Board of Trustees’ Administration (Audit) Committee and the Administrator. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. *The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.* | Job Duties: | | --- | • Act as the primary point of contact for the Administrator for handling all matters related to audits, examinations, investigations or inquiries of the Auditor General’s Office and any and all external auditors and consultants associated with audits to ensure deliverables meet auditor compliance and risk standards. • Plans, performs and directs financial, compliance and operational audits of agency functions, programs and contracts, including oversight of contracted audits. • Perform independent analyses of significant operations to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of existing systems of internal control and the quality of performance (economy, efficiency, and effectiveness) in carrying out its business objectives. • As appropriate in maintaining independence of the Internal Audit Office, provide advisory services to management that add value and improve the agency’s governance, risk management, and control processes. • Complete special requests or projects as directed by the Board of Trustees or Administrator. • Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities. • Attend monthly meetings with the Board of Trustees and their subcommittees and report on the progress and findings of the Internal Audit function. • Perform an annual enterprise-wide risk assessment and develop and administer the annual Internal Audit plan using a risk-based methodology and a…