Auditor 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and motivated Auditor 2. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with flexible, high-quality, member-driven services and supports that promote independent decision-making and community engagement. The Auditor 2 reviews documentation and conducts statewide onsite and electronic audits of the Records and Information Management System according to Article 1 requirements. The position prepares audit summaries, identifies discrepancies, recommends corrective actions, verifies system improvements, and provides technical assistance. It also maintains tracking databases and electronic files, develops employee training on records, privacy, and system requirements, and advises on compliance obligations and potential liabilities and penalties. Applicants may not be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation; have a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, including through a spouse or close family member; or be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor. The position is based at 1789 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona.

Requirements

Knowledge of HIPAA and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Knowledge of auditing principles, standards, and techniques.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to DDD practices.
Knowledge of research methods and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Knowledge of risk management and records management practices.
Ability to use Google Suite, including Google Docs and Sheets, to manipulate and present data.
Critical-thinking skills to assess, review, and analyze situations and data.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask to meet timelines, with time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to compose clear and concise audit reports and evaluate data and documents to determine compliance.
Ability to relate to employees and organizational personnel at multiple levels.
Ability to produce accurate, clear, and professional reports, including recommendations for corrective action.
Ability to maintain files and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently with general supervision.
Applicants cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, have a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement (including through a spouse or close family member), or be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.
If driving or use of a vehicle is an essential job function for State business, the applicable driver's license requirements apply.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Experience with a filing system, filing records, or a records control system.
A valid Arizona driver's license.

Responsibilities

Review documentation and conduct statewide onsite and electronic audits of the Records and Information Management System in accordance with Article 1 requirements.
Write monitoring and audit summary reports that document findings, outline discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
Verify implementation of and ongoing improvements to the system.
Provide technical assistance as needed.
Create and maintain tracking databases and electronic files.
Develop and implement ongoing training and education activities to increase employee awareness of Article 1 requirements, privacy laws, records retention, OnBase operations, and data storage.
Advise on compliance requirements, liabilities, and penalties for compliance and noncompliance.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and public transit subsidy.
Career advancement and employee development opportunities.