Administrative Coordinator 2-Ec

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA Office of Early Childhood Operations Job Focus Area The Program Integrity and Compliance Unit establishes and maintains a comprehensive, standardized framework to prevent, detect, investigate, and resolve fraud, waste, abuse, and non-compliance across all state and federally funded programs, ensuring resources are managed responsibly, benefits are provided only to eligible recipients, and program objectives are achieved with integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance. The Program Integrity & Compliance Auditor is responsible for conducting compliance audits, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring adherence to applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and organizational standards. This position requires strong analytical and research skills, sound independent judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and productivity.

Requirements

• One year of experience in administrative services.
• Experience conducting compliance, financial, operational, performance, or program integrity audits.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant requirements, internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and audit standards.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex laws, regulations, policies, and data.
• Experience using data management systems, reporting tools, spreadsheets, and audit software to analyze large datasets.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and reporting applications.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Leveraging Technology: The ability to use digital tools, systems, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting compliance, financial, operational, performance, or program integrity audits.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant requirements, internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and audit standards.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex laws, regulations, policies, and data.
• Experience using data management systems, reporting tools, spreadsheets, and audit software to analyze large datasets.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and reporting applications.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Leveraging Technology: The ability to use digital tools, systems, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

Responsibilities

• May serve as a lead auditor by coordinating audit activities, providing technical guidance, and mentoring staff, reviewing audit work, and assisting management with special assignments.
• Independently conduct highly sensitive and complex internal administrative, financial, payment system, and external compliance audits, including reviews of educational program reports, administrative errors, and internal control processes.
• Conduct compliance reviews of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), state, federal, and other grant-funded programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, grant requirements, and agency guidance.
• Identify situations requiring additional verification or documentation to support audits, investigations, or compliance reviews.
• Perform compliance audits to identify noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, agency policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Receive, assess, and investigate internal control "red flag" referrals and other allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or program noncompliance, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Review audit samples, analyze complex data, identify trends, and evaluate risk using designated databases, reporting systems, and audit tools.
• Compile information from multiple sources and prepare detailed audit reports, findings, recommendations, and supporting documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed