Audit Investigator I

City of Austin • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides information to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse of resources, while establishing accountability for the performance of City departments, programs, and initiatives.

Requirements

• Skill in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner.
• Skill in working with others to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of conduct, honesty, and loyalty in both official and personal matters.
• Ability to learn theories, principles, and practices of investigation and internal control as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to integrity investigation, detection, and control projects involving government activities and resources.
• Ability to learn and adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the President's Commission on Integrity and Ethics Quality Standards for Investigations and the Government Auditing Standards.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Federal Rules of Evidence, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Texas State Criminal Codes, the Austin City Charter and Code of Ordinances, as well as other pertinent statues, such as the Privacy, Freedom of Information, and Whistleblower Protection Acts.
• Ability to master steep learning curves regarding government organizations, programs, activities, functions, and, where applicable, their interrelations with the private and not-for-profit sectors.
• Ability to identify, obtain and analyze information from a variety of sources, evaluate facts, and employ sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions, and where appropriate, make constructive recommendations.
• Ability to demonstrate continuous learning and growth by developing a new skill or pursuing a professional certification.
• Ability to compile information and create and deliver clear, concise, deductive, and fact-based summaries of project results, both orally and in writing.
• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience analyzing or evaluating government programs
• Progress made towards obtaining CFE certification

Responsibilities

• Identifies, collects, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources to extract fact-based information that is significant to the project.
• Conducts interviews and meetings designed to elicit useful, relevant, and reliable information for fraud investigation, detection, and control projects.
• Documents, information and conclusions in an organized, timely, and useful manner.
• Evaluate facts, employ sound deductive reasoning to draw and support appropriate conclusions, and make constructive recommendations.
• Conducts research on subject matters related to the project.
• Provides clear, concise, and accurate summaries and reports containing project results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares and obtains signed, sworn statements.
• Provides testimony in administrative, civil, or criminal hearings.
• Demonstrates increasing mastery of fraud examination principles, internal controls auditing, and fraud detection methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees