Staff Auditor - Public

We are seeking a detail-oriented audit professional with public sector or external audit experience to support reviews of government programs and agency operations. This role focuses on evaluating the use of public funds, assessing program performance, and recommending improvements that strengthen accountability and service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support performance audit engagements covering state agencies, public programs, and municipal operations from planning through final reporting.

• Examine program goals, workflows, and measurable results to determine whether services are operating efficiently and achieving intended outcomes.

• Gather, validate, and interpret both numerical and narrative information to assess performance, compliance, and use of resources.

• Identify operational risks, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities, then translate findings into practical recommendations.

• Draft organized audit reports that clearly explain observations, conclusions, and proposed corrective actions.

• Present audit results to leadership groups and other stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.

• Work closely with internal team members and audited entities to obtain information, clarify issues, and maintain productive working relationships.

• Apply government auditing standards and established methodologies throughout fieldwork, analysis, and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Advanced academic credentials are valued, though they are not required for consideration.
• Exposure to auditing, program evaluation, performance measurement, or analytical review work is helpful but not mandatory.
• Understanding of government audit practices, internal controls, or public-sector oversight processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to investigate issues, interpret data, and solve problems effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex findings to varied audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with data analysis tools is an advantage.

Compensation

$26.60-$30.80 Hourly

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