Performance Audit Analyst – Public Service (Remote & Flexible)

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation with 10 paid hol…

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with 100% employer…

Life insurance and long-term disabilit

Optional short-term disability insura…

Flexible work schedules, including te…

Business casual dress code

Continuing education and path to advan

Job summary

The State of Arizona is seeking a Program Analyst - Performance Auditor in Phoenix to conduct performance audits across state agencies and partners. You will gather evidence through research, interviews, and analysis, prepare working papers, and formulate findings with recommendations in accordance with auditing standards.

You will draft findings, communicate results to auditors and management, and inform the Legislature and public about how funds are used and how operations can improve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field emphasizing data organization, analytical skills, research, or writing.
• No accounting degree or accounting experience needed.
• Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
• Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize audit evidence to reach conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance audits of State agencies, universities, counties, school districts, and programs.
• Draft written audit findings and communicate results to team members and auditee management.
• Provide information to Legislature and the public with recommendations to improve operations.
• Occasionally travel out of town to conduct audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The State of Arizona is seeking a Program Analyst - Performance Auditor in Phoenix to conduct performance audits across state agencies and partners. You will gather evidence through research, interviews, and analysis, prepare working papers, and formulate findings with recommendations in accordance with auditing standards.

You will draft findings, communicate results to auditors and management, and inform the Legislature and public about how funds are used and how operations can improve.