AUDITOR 2

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

ASRS retirement

Job summary

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an Auditor 2 in Phoenix to join the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). The role focuses on statewide audits, reporting findings, and driving corrective actions to ensure compliance with privacy laws and records management standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in auditing, data analysis, and producing clear reports, while maintaining confidentiality and working independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with auditing records and privacy laws (HIPAA/FERPA) and related regulations.
• Ability to compose clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and manage timelines.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation and conduct statewide on-site and electronic audits.
• Write monitoring and audit summary reports and verify corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance and maintain tracking databases.
• Establish electronic files and train staff on requirements.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Multi-tasking

Data interpretation

Google Docs

Google Sheets

OnBase

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

OnBase

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

AUDITOR 2

Job Location:

Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

1789 W. JEFFERSON STREET PHOENIX, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 10/29/2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizonans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov or click here on the link to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Auditor 2. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community. Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviews documentation and conducts statewide on-site and electronic audits for the Records and Information Management System following the requirements of Article 1.
• Reviews are conducted daily.
• Writes monitoring/audit summary reports of findings, outlines discrepancies, and recommends corrective actions. Verifies implementation of and ongoing system improvements.
• Provides technical assistance as needed. Creates and maintains tracking databases.
• Establishes and maintains electronic files.
• Increases employee awareness of the requirements outlined in Article 1, Privacy laws, Records Retention, OnBase operations, and data storage by developing & implementing ongoing training & education activities. Advises on the requirements, liabilities, and penalties of compliance and noncompliance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability.
• Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Auditing principles, standards and techniques.
• Federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures surrounding DDD practices.
• Research methods and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Risk management practices.
• Records management practices.

Skills in:

• Utilizing Google Suite, including Google Docs and Sheets, to manipulate and present data.
• Assessing, reviewing, and/or analyzing situations and/or data, i.e., critical thinking.
• Effective Oral and written communication..
• Prioritizing and multi-tasking to meet timelines.
• Time management and organization.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Compose clear and concise audit reports.
• Evaluate data and documents to determine compliance level
• Relate with multi-level employees and organizational personnel
• Complete reports based on data and documents in an accurate, clear, and professional manner, including recommendations for corrective action
• Maintain files and confidentiality
• Work independently with general supervision.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Preferred candidate will have experience with filling system, filling of records or records control system.
• A Valid AZ Drivers License is preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Alyssa Figueroa at 602-653-9837 or [e-mail].

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-653-9837 or [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.