Program Analyst—Performance Auditor
Division
Performance Audit
Starting Salary
Depending on experience:
With Bachelor's degree $60,000-$63,000
With Master's degree $63,000-$66,000
With CPA $66,000-$69,000
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct performance audits of State agencies, universities, counties, community college districts, school districts, and programs.
- Through research, interviews, and analysis, gather information, help identify areas of inquiry, and perform audit procedures to obtain evidence that will help you prepare well-documented working papers and formulate findings and appropriate recommendations in compliance with government auditing standards.
- Draft written audit findings and verbally communicate work results to team members, the Auditor General, and auditee management.
- Provide the Legislature and the public with information about how public monies are being used and recommendations to improve auditee operations.
- Occasionally travel out of town to conduct audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master's degree in a field emphasizing data organization, analytical skills, research, or writing.
- Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
- Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize audit evidence to reach conclusions.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and prioritize under tight deadlines.
- Must have valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.