Experienced Program Analyst—Performance Auditor (Auditor II) – SIGN-ON BONUS
Division:
Performance Audit
Starting Salary:
Dependent on experience: $53,800 - $65,500
SIGN-ON BONUS - $2,000
Status:
Open until filled.
Location:
Phoenix
Description:
As an Auditor II on our team, you will research our auditees to gain an overall understanding of their work and then evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency by conducting tasks such as reviewing policies and procedures, observing agency processes, and conducting interviews with agency management and personnel. You will use your experience to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of auditee operations and programs and determine their compliance with laws, regulations, and other applicable standards. With your team, you will prepare audit documentation to support the findings and recommendations in the audit report.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, employees currently work a hybrid in-person/telecommuting schedule. This schedule is subject to change. Additionally, the Office has implemented safety guidelines and protocols to help ensure everyone's safety.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in the social sciences or humanities in a field that emphasizes analytical skills, research, writing, and data analysis, such as, Anthropology, English, History, Journalism, Investigative Journalism, Political Science, Philosophy, or Public Administration AND at least 2 years of experience in performance auditing, financial auditing, internal auditing, program evaluation, management or policy analysis, or related experience, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
OR
A master's degree in the social sciences, humanities, or other professional field, such as History, Journalism, Investigative Journalism, Anthropology, English, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, or Public Policy, emphasizing analytical skills, research, writing, and data organization of and at least 1 year of experience in performance auditing, financial auditing, internal auditing, program evaluation, management or policy analysis, or related experience, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Placement or promotion to an Auditor II requires a demonstrated proficiency and capability of an experienced audit professional who can perform tasks at a high-level.
The ideal candidate will also have the following:
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively and work well under pressure.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely, and accurately.
- Knowledge of government operations, laws, regulations, and applicable government auditing standards at an intermediate level.
- Strong research abilities and exemplary oral and written communication.
- A strong work ethic, including being responsible, organized, timely, and honest.
- Ability to think with a creative and innovative perspective and be open to change and improving processes.
- Ability to interact with team members, other Office divisions, and outside entities professionally and ethically.
Benefits:
The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 88% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the 12.22% employee contribution and additional deferred compensation options.
• Business casual dress.
• Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules, including customizable work hours and telecommuting options.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental coverage for dependents.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.
How to Apply:
Please use this link, azauditor.gov/careers/employment-application, to complete our required job application and to send other required information, including:
- your resume
- a cover letter detailing how your qualifications are a good match for the position for which you are applying.
- If you have questions or problems, please feel free to contact our Human Resources Specialist, Beth Entringer, at recruiter@azauditor.gov.
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