Performance Senior Auditor (State Senior Auditor/State Staff Auditor - Underfill Option)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

3d•$6,061 - $9,364•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring three (3) Permanent Performance Senior Auditors. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. The goal of this recruitment is to fill these positions at the State Senior Auditor level; however, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the State Staff Auditor level to apply. If we are unable to fill these positions at the higher level, we will consider underfilling at the State Staff Auditor level. In-state remote work may be available for this position with supervisor approval. We are recruiting for individuals to join our Performance audit team. This position offers a valuable opportunity to develop your analytical skills, contribute to meaningful public service, and grow within a team of dedicated audit professionals. In this role, you will support audit teams by gathering and analyzing information to understand the organizations under review, inform audit scope and planning, and produce audit recommendations that build trust and make a difference in Oregon state government. This position offers hands-on experience in public auditing and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related field, AND One (1) year of professional level governmental audit experience conducting performance audits following Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow book) for performance audits, or IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audits (Redbook).
An Associate’s degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related field; AND Three (3) years of professional level governmental audit experience conducting performance audits following Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow book) for performance audits, or IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audits (Redbook) for another state government comparable to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office.
A combination of experience or education equivalent to five (5) years’ experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification, with up to three (3) years credit for professional level governmental audit experience conducting performance audits following Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow book) for performance audits, or IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audits (Redbook) for another state government comparable to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office.
A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related field; OR An Associate’s degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related field; AND Two (2) years of professional level governmental audit experience conducting performance audits following Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow book) for performance audits, or IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audits (Redbook) for another state government comparable to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office.
A combination of experience or education equivalent to four (4) years’ experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification, with up to two (2) years credit for professional level governmental audit experience conducting performance audits following Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow book) for performance audits, or IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audits (Redbook) for another state government comparable to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office.

Nice To Haves

Communicate well, verbally and in writing; attentively listen to others and clearly and accurately express ideas and document audit support.
Use word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software; use descriptive statistics and sampling methods.
Investigate situations and find facts. Analyze and assess data or information.
Works well as part of a team and independently.
Organize work assignments and manage time efficiently.
Think critically, logically, laterally, and creatively.
Work cooperatively and develop positive relationships with others.
Completed college level auditing coursework and/or who have experience where job duties included work in any of the following areas: program evaluation, which includes collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer questions about projects, policies and/or programs, particularly about their effectiveness and efficiency; data analysis and presentation, which includes analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative data and presenting it in oral and written formats; policy analysis, which includes examining and evaluating available options for implementing the goals of laws, elected officials, organizations or government programs; and/or operations research, which includes using advanced techniques, such as optimization, data mining, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling, to develop solutions that help businesses and organizations operate more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

Reviewing laws, policies, and prior audits to understand the organization under audit.
Analyzing organizational structures, budgets, and procedures.
Identifying relevant laws, regulations, and criteria related to audit objectives.
Assisting in interviews with agency staff, stakeholders, and experts.
Researching standards to guide audit testing.
Assisting higher-level auditors with risk assessments and audit planning activities.
Documenting and formulating audit findings and conclusions.
Communicating audit information with internal management and the audited organization.

Benefits

paid time off
12 holidays
3 personal days
short and long term disability benefits
comprehensive employee benefits
choice of medical plans
vision plan
life insurance
child care flexible spending account
employee assistance program
Pension plan
deferred comp
flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
employee recognition events
agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over