IT Auditor 4

NASACT; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Auditor General in Pennsylvania is seeking an IT Auditor 4 to lead IT audit engagements and supervise teams evaluating technology controls in statewide audits. The role includes reviewing data analytics and IT controls, guiding staff, and preparing reports.

Telework is available with limited travel to Harrisburg; starting salary is advertised and health and retirement benefits are included. NASACT and its member offices manage this posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, IT, data analytics, finance, economics, or related field.
• One year as Auditor 3/IT Auditor 3 or equivalent OR four years of accounting/auditing experience with supervisory duties.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT auditors and guide staff on audit goals.
• Assign tasks and monitor audit progress.
• Perform first-level reviews of data analytics, CAATs, and IT control testing.
• Develop approaches for data analytics and CAATs.
• Maintain knowledge of IT audit standards and audit manuals.
• Train team members on standards and procedures.

Skills

Audit leadership

Task assignment

Data analytics

CAATs

IT controls

Standards knowledge

Staff training

ACL software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Bachelor's degree in data analytics

Tools

ACL

Job description

Position Information

Please note that all jobs are managed by the member office posting the position, not by NASACT. IT Auditor 4

THE POSITION

Do you have a degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field, Data Analytics, or Accounting, and want to help make your community stronger? Do you have experience supervising or performing Information Technology Audit functions? If you answered yes to the above, we are looking for motivated self-starting individuals like you to join our team of fiscal watchdogs. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings, and retirement benefits. The biggest benefit of all is the impact you can have to make Pennsylvania stronger.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Department of Auditor General (DAG) is looking to fill an IT Auditor 4 position within the Bureau of Information Technology Audits. This role supports the review of technology controls that help protect the Commonwealth's financial information. You will be responsible for managing a team(s) as they evaluate computer systems and data use in major statewide audits. Administrative duties may include preparing reports and forms; conducting meetings, seminars, and research; as well as completing employee performance reviews.

• Audit Leadership: Manage daily activities of IT Auditors and guide staff understanding of audit goals
• Work Assignment: Participate in assigning tasks and monitor progress of audit work
• Technical Review: Perform first level reviews of data analytics, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs), and IT control testing for multiple audit types
• Advanced Analysis: Conduct complex IT control testing and develop approaches for data analytics and CAATs
• Standards Knowledge: Maintain knowledge of ACL or similar audit data analytics software, as well as the Department’s Audit Manual, IT Audits’ Audit Manual, GAGAS, GAAS, COBIT, and ISACA Standards
• Staff Training: Train team members on standards, procedures, software, and working paper techniques

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: This is a remote position which includes limited traveling to Harrisburg, PA for in-person training. You will be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $78,925.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Position: IT Auditor 4 Organization: Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General Location: Harrisburg, PA

United States

Salary: Posting Start Date: Date Posted: 9/21/2026

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business, computer science, data analytics, finance, economics, information technology, math, or a closely related field AND one year experience as an Auditor 3, IT Auditor 3, Liquor Store Examiner 3, or a Management Trainee; or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business, computer science, data analytics, finance, economics, information technology, math, or a closely related field AND four years of accounting/auditing experience, including one year of supervisory accounting or auditing experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business, computer science, data analytics, finance, economics, information technology, math, or a closely related field.

Additional Requirements

• You must be a Pennsylvania resident by the date of hire.
• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.

The Department of the Auditor General’s DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The NASACT Community

NASACT serves as the premier organization working to bring together state auditors, state comptrollers and state treasurers to cooperatively address government financial management issues. NASACT also manages two secretariats - the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) and the National Association of State Comptrollers (NASC). Both NSAA and NASC are included under the umbrella of NASACT’s budget and utilize staff hired by NASACT.