Performance Auditor II

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Independent Procurement (IPRO) division is to provide assurance to the public that City employees conduct business in a manner that is honest, transparent, lawful, and in the sole interest of its residents. The OIG seeks to ensure integrity of city operations, good stewardship of public resources, and to prevent conduct that undermines public trust in government. The Independent Procurement Review Officer will collaborate with the Department of Procurement to review the records of all City solicitations with an aggregate value of one million dollars or more and assist with compliance reviews of the entire City of Atlanta procurement process. The OIG is an independent agency that reports to the Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, accounting, statistics, information systems, social sciences, or a related field
• Minimum of four years of professional experience in auditing; program evaluation; or financial, management, or operations analysis
• CFE or other applicable professional certification (e.g. CPPO, CPA, CIA, CGAP), or achievement of same within 18 months of appointment
• Experience performing audits and/or program analysis
• Experience drafting and preparing workpapers that can support finding in enforcement actions.
• Experience performing and/or overseeing procurement functions
• Experience calculating cost estimates
• Experience reviewing and approve audit plans, testing strategies, and workpapers prepared by team members.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, while managing multiple projects
• Ethical conduct and sound judgment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, SharePoint, Outlook, and Word

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the procurement process in the government sector (federal, state, or local), including familiarity with Yellow Book Standards, Green Book Standards, and/or Red Book Standards
• Prior experience with an Inspector’s General or similar compliance office
• More than ten years of auditing or financial experience, including hands‑on work with post‑award compliance reviews and developing new audit tools or approaches.
• Experience building or launching audit programs in previous roles
• Comfortable researching, designing, and testing new processes

Responsibilities

• Review solicitation documents and vendor submissions for invitations for bid, requests for proposal and alternative procurements
• Draft reports for public, City Administration, Inspector General and the Governing Board.
• Lead complex compliance audits that involve multiple city departments, third‑party vendors, and high‑risk operational areas.
• Plan, design, and carry out audits from start to finish, ensuring they meet professional auditing standards.
• Evaluate whether programs, processes, contracts, and financial activities follow applicable laws, policies, regulations, and charter requirements.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest among participants in the procurement process
• Conduct advanced data analysis to spot trends, irregularities, or risk indicators.
• Gather facts and perform data analysis to ensure consistency and fairness throughout the procurement process
• Preserve confidentiality of sensitive and protected information
• Collaborate with Department of Procurement personnel, from Contract Specialists to the Chief Procurement Officer
• Evaluate contract extensions, renewals, and amendments for compliance with City Code and procurement standards.
• Review complex financial transactions, procurement practices, and budget use to ensure proper stewardship of public funds.
• Identify discrepancies, anomalies, and potential violations in contract administration.
• Create new processes and procedures for evaluating and auditing.
• Public presentation of reports and findings at meetings and hearings.

Benefits

• The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior