Senior Auditor

State of careers Rhode Island • Providence, RI

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About The Position

The Senior Auditor position is with the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), the State of Rhode Island's legislative audit agency. The position will be primarily devoted to fraud detection using data analytics, and may also support financial and compliance audits as needed. The OAG conducts financial, compliance, and performance audits and special project reviews, providing independent information and recommendations to the General Assembly and helping improve government operations and controls. Audits are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards, which require consideration and evaluation of fraud risks. Potential applications for data analytics include Medicaid claiming, federal benefit issuance, federal program eligibility, procurement, and purchase cards. The posted salary is $88,025, described as the minimum salary available for the entry-level position; salary and audit position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience identifying potential fraud using data analytics.
• Highly proficient in SQL or other applications relating to fraud detection.
• Strong background in data analytics and statistics, with experience working with financial or transactional data.
• Ability to analyze large, complex datasets to identify anomalies, irregular patterns, and high-risk activities.
• Significant project management skills, an independent work ethic, strong self-motivation, and the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to understand data elements and program requirements and develop queries to identify potential fraud or noncompliance.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in following data security policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Use data analytics primarily to detect potential fraud.
• Support financial and compliance audits when needed.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify anomalies, irregular patterns, and high-risk activities.
• Build, optimize, and maintain fraud detection rules, algorithms, and automated workflows.
• Develop data queries to identify potential fraud or noncompliance based on data elements and program requirements.
• Follow data security policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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