Lead DMV Prgm Accountability Auditor

Department of Transportation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Program Analyst I (NS) to join the DMV Accountability Unit, overseeing statewide audits of DMV programs, LPAs, OLDs, OOSDs, and data management controls. The role focuses on evaluating financial and operational compliance and reporting findings.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience; strong knowledge of auditing, accounting, and regulatory requirements is essential; leads audit activity planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable per the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oversight, coordination, and administration of statewide audit and compliance activities.
• Evaluate financial, operational, regulatory, procedural, and ethical compliance of DMV programs and business partners.
• Prepare clear audit findings, reports, corrective-action recommendations, and other management-level communications for review.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division Division of Motor Vehicles Job Classification Title Program Analyst I (NS) Position Number 65044023 Grade NC17

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

In order for your application to be submitted before the deadline, you must submit your application by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. The position serves as the DMV Program Accountability Auditor within the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Business Operations Section, Accountability Unit, and assists the Accountability Manager with oversight, coordination, and administration of statewide audit and compliance activities.

The Accountability Unit has frontline responsibility for evaluating the financial, operational, regulatory, procedural, and ethical compliance of DMV programs and business partners, including License Plate Agencies (LPAs), Online Dealers (OLDs), Out-of-State Dealers (OOSDs), daily collections at Driver License Offices (DLOs), and organizations and vendors authorized to access, receive, maintain, or use DMV data. The position performs complex financial, operational, compliance, and data management audits to determine adherence to applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, contractual requirements, DMV policies, procedures, and established internal controls.

Data management audit responsibilities include evaluating how authorized recipients access, use, store, protect, retain, and redisclose DMV information; reviewing user access and security controls; verifying authorized personnel and points of contact; evaluating required records and documentation; and determining compliance with applicable data-use agreements, privacy requirements, and DMV data-management standards. The position analyzes financial transactions, business processes, program operations, internal controls, and information systems to identify deficiencies, compliance risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for operational improvement.

The employee may evaluate business and program application functionality, participate in system and process testing, identify gaps or deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements to strengthen program accountability and operational effectiveness.

The position requires extensive knowledge and interpretation of applicable North Carolina General Statutes, administrative rules, DMV policies and procedures, contractual requirements, and other regulatory requirements governing assigned programs. The employee must also possess and apply knowledge of auditing principles, accounting practices, internal controls, risk assessment, data management, and compliance monitoring.

As Lead DMV Program Accountability Auditor, the employee works closely with the DMV Program Accountability Manager in planning and scheduling audit activities, coordinating auditor assignments and workloads, developing audit procedures and tools, reviewing audit work for quality and consistency, assisting with employee training and development, implementing policies and procedures, and coordinating activities of the Audit Unit. The position may provide technical guidance and functional leadership to auditors and serve as a resource for complex audit, compliance, financial, and data‑management matters.

The employee independently analyzes complex financial, operational, systems, and compliance issues; evaluates supporting documentation and evidence; determines the significance and cause of identified deficiencies; and develops well-supported conclusions and recommendations. The position is responsible for preparing clear and comprehensive audit findings, reports, corrective‑action recommendations, and other management‑level communications for review by the DMV Program Accountability Manager.

Work is performed with considerable independence and requires sound professional judgment, analytical ability, and a comprehensive understanding of auditing, accounting, regulatory compliance, data governance, information systems, internal controls, business processes, and reporting mechanisms.

Salary and Classification

• Classification: Program Analyst I
• Salary Grade: NC17
• Salary Range: $60,881 - $106,544

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, reporting guidelines, and generally accepted auditing standards applicable to the area of assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain results and procedures used in an audit examination in oral and written form.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize complex and unique issues and develop resolutions and/or consult with leadership to achieve resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to establish necessary work procedures in carrying on audit activities; and to prepare complete audit summaries and reports and to express oneself in oral and written from in a clear and concise manner.
• Considerable knowledge of auditing and accounting theories, principles, and system design.

undefined Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.