Quality Assurance Analyst - Risk Management Division

State of North Carolina • Wake, TX

14d • $70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Office of the State Auditor is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to serve on its Risk Management Team. The position reviews and edits audit and special reports to ensure clarity, accuracy, and transparent structure, working with internal parties within the organization’s risk management framework. The role supports quality management across the agency and is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3), making it an at-will appointment.

The position reviews and finalizes audit reports across four divisions, assists with Engagement Quality Reviews, contributes to the annual System of Quality Management Risk Assessment and ongoing monitoring, and identifies compliance risks related to applicable standards and internal policy. The analyst also provides editorial guidance to report writers and collaborates with Communications, Legal, and the writing team to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with agency messaging.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with State Benefits. Salary range is $70,000–$95,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to evaluate internal and external risks, analyze data, and draw actionable conclusions.
• Ability to write clear and concise risk reports, internal control assessments, and audit documentation.
• Familiarity with GAO and audit frameworks to support internal audits and control reviews.
• Interpersonal communication skills for committee-level presentations and report analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Risk Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of experience in auditing, professional or technical writing and editing, risk reporting, quality assurance, or a related analytical role.
• Familiarity with Government Accountability Office standards, risk-based audit planning, and associated documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and finalize audit reports across four divisions, including reports ranging from 5–10 pages to technical findings of 200–500 pages.
• Assist with performing Engagement Quality Reviews on audits performed by the Office of the State Auditor.
• Contribute to preparation of the annual System of Quality Management Risk Assessment and its ongoing monitoring.
• Identify compliance risks related to applicable standards and internal policy, ensuring agency quality expectations are met.
• Attend weekly meetings with report writers to provide editorial guidance, clarify drafts, and uphold agency writing standards.
• Collaborate with Communications, Legal, and the broader writing team to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with agency messaging.
• Evaluate internal and external risks, analyze data, and draw actionable conclusions.
• Write clear and concise risk reports, internal control assessments, and audit documentation.
• Provide committee-level presentations and report analysis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive state employee benefits, including leave options, professional development opportunities, and insurance.
• Flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off.
• Generous paid time off each year.
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options.
• Enrollment in the state’s pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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