Management Analyst 5 - Internal Auditor

Washington State Patrol; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Telework options

Infants at Work Program

Growth and development opportunities

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

The Washington State Patrol is seeking an Internal Auditor to support the Audit Section within the Risk Management Division. This role focuses on independent assurance, advisory services, and monitoring internal controls across financial, operational, and compliance areas.

You will conduct audits, provide recommendations, and assist senior management in improving controls and processes. The position emphasizes integrity, accuracy, and accountability in government operations.

Qualifications

• Education, certification, or work experience in auditing, accounting, IT security, forensic accounting, internal/external audits, investigations, or records examination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits according to the internal audit plan with professional judgment and discretion.
• Collaborate on additional audit work to support audits conducted or facilitated by the Audit Section.
• Monitor internal controls and compliance practices.
• Integrate audit results into strategic and operational planning and risk analysis for continual improvement.

Skills

Auditing

Accounting

IT security

Internal audits

Education

Auditing/Accounting background

Job description

If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Do you thrive in a team environment?
• Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?

About the Agency & Division:

The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

The Risk Management Division (RMD) is comprised of the Audit, Public Disclosure, and Strategic Planning and Accountability sections. In addition to handling tort responsibilities for the agency, the division also oversees the agency's internal audit program and services as the external audit liaison, manages all areas of public records and disclosure issues, ensures agency compliance to state mandates and CALEA standards, and provides Lean program implementation and assistance agency-wide.

The Risk Management Division’s (RMD) Audit Section exists to support the Chief and Senior Management in the effective discharge of their respective duties. Using available resources and sound professional judgement, the Audit Section is tasked with providing independent assurance and advisory services. Assurance engagements provide an independent evaluation of in place controls and processes. Advisory engagements provide recommendations and guidance to improve controls, processes, and risks.

Services provided by the Audit Section include financial, operational, and control activities. The Audit Section will report on the adequacy of internal controls, the accuracy and propriety of transactions, the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded, and the level of compliance with policies, procedures, government laws and regulations, and appropriate accreditation standards. Additionally, the Audit Section will provide analyses, recommendations, counsel, and information concerning the activities reviewed.

The Audit Section contributes to an efficient, effective, and accountable government by providing audit services that focus on:

• Achievement of the agency’s strategic goals and objectives
• Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information
• Effectiveness and efficiency of operations and programs
• Compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, procedures, grant and contract terms
• Safeguarding assets and use of state resources

The Internal Auditor will support the mission and objectives of the Audit Section by assisting the Audit Section Manager with conducting audits and providing audit consultation.

Our new teammate will be able to:

• Conduct internal audits according to the internal audit plan using excellent critical thinking, discretion and independent judgement.
• Collaborate on additional audit work as needed to support the completion of audits conducted or facilitated by the Audit Section under the supervision of the Audit Section Manager.
• Monitor Internal Controls and compliance practices.
• Collaborate on integrating audit results into strategic and operational planning, and risk analysis and continual improvement of the audit program.

Required Qualifications:

• Education, certification, or documented work experience in auditing, accounting, Information Technology security, forensic accounting, conducting internal audits, external audits, investigations, inspections, detailed analysis of business operations, or examination of records for accuracy, support, and compliance.

The full position description is available upon request.

Equity Competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. It may be that lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this role but you’re not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• Ahealthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore, applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

NOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to here. A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded.

Questions?

Please contact Aleesha Brown at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].