Program Analyst—Performance Auditor II
Division
Performance Audit
Starting Salary
Depending on experience:
With Bachelor's degree $68,000-$71,000
With Master's degree $71,000-$74,000
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct performance audits and follow up on previously issued performance audit reports of State agencies and programs.
- Independently gather information and help identify areas of inquiry, perform audit procedures to obtain evidence, and prepare well-documented work papers to support audit findings and recommendations.
- Draft audit findings and appropriate recommendations for improvement that meet Auditor General standard for clarity and completeness.
- Verbally communicate the results of your work with Auditor General and State agency management.
- Occasionally travel out of town to conduct audits.
Qualifications
- Specialized education/experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or humanities AND at least 2 years’ experience in performance auditing, financial or internal auditing, program evaluation, management or policy analysis, or related experience, OR
- Master’s degree in the social sciences or humanities and at least 1 year of experience in the above fields.
- No accounting degree or accounting experience needed.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board’s accounting and reporting standards at an intermediate level.
- Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
- Ability to synthesize audit evidence to reach conclusions.
- Excellent analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and prioritize under tight deadlines.
- Must have valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.