Staff Auditor II - Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE)

State of North Carolina

12d•$58,613 - $102,574

About The Position

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment. The Office of the State Auditor is seeking a skeptical, innovative, and motivated analyst who is familiar with public policy, program evaluation, and research methods. This position gives you the opportunity to keep state government accountable by increasing transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Job requires flexible problem-solving and willingness to continually learn. This position is within the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency, a cross-function division that provides independent, objective, and relevant audits using program evaluation standards, data analytics, and investigative practices. The division was created under Session Law 2025-89 as a special task forced assigned to tackle some of the most pressing issues in North Carolina state government operations. The performance audits and special reports released by the division offer actionable insights and vital information to decision-makers in state government. These reports aim to highlight problems and offer tangible solutions to the public, program leadership, and elected officials.

Requirements

Ability to evaluate government programs for effectiveness
Ability to utilize Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) to meet audit compliance requirements
Can communicate professionally with state government entities and other auditees
A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience in auditing/accounting or program evaluation OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning of auditee meetings to discuss audit scope, potential findings of interest, and what would make the audit most beneficial to the decision-makers involved
Gain an understanding of various entities, and/or programs that are being audited by the DAVE Division
Develop the elements of the report finding, including additional context, data analysis, visualization, and communication
Review collected data, documentation, and records to draw insights for senior team members

Benefits

Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
Generous paid time off each year, including:
12 paid holidays per year
1 paid personal observance leave day
At least 14 vacation days accrued per year (increase with years of service)
12 paid sick days accrued per year
24 hours paid community service leave
Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
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Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
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