Performance Auditor II

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Auditor to build and lead the Independent Procurement Review Office (IPRO) auditing program. The role focuses on developing new audit tools, conducting complex compliance reviews, and delivering high‑quality reports to the Governing Board.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of auditing or financial experience, strong compliance background, and the ability to work independently within a small, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience performing audits and/or program analysis.
• Experience drafting and preparing workpapers to support findings.
• Experience overseeing procurement functions.
• Experience calculating cost estimates.
• Experience approving audit plans and testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Review solicitation documents and vendor submissions.
• Draft public reports for City bodies.
• Lead complex compliance audits across departments and vendors.
• Plan and design audits from start to finish.
• Evaluate programs, contracts, and financial activities for compliance.
• Identify conflicts of interest in procurement.
• Conduct advanced data analysis to spot risks.
• Gather facts and analyze data for fairness.
• Preserve confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Collaborate with Procurement staff including CPO.
• Evaluate contract extensions for compliance.
• Review complex financial transactions and budgets.
• Identify discrepancies and violations in contract administration.
• Create new audit processes and procedures.
• Present reports publicly at meetings.

Skills

Auditing experience

Data analysis

Procurement knowledge

Strong communications

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SharePoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Office of Inspector General

Performance Auditor II

Posting Expires: September 25, 2026

Salary: $75,663 - $85,663/annually

General Description and Classification Standards:

The role of the City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Independent Procurement (IPRO) division is to provide assurance to the public that City employees conduct business in a manner that is honest, transparent, lawful, and in the sole interest of its residents. The OIG seeks to ensure integrity of city operations, good stewardship of public resources, and to prevent conduct that undermines public trust in government. The Independent Procurement Review Officer will collaborate with the Department of Procurement to review the records of all City solicitations with an aggregate value of one million dollars or more and assist with compliance reviews of the entire City of Atlanta procurement process. The OIG is an independent agency that reports to the Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General.

Preferred Candidate

The Office of the Inspector General is looking for a Senior Auditor who is excited about building things from the ground up. The OIG team is looking for someone who brings strong compliance experience, fresh ideas, and the confidence to help shape new audit programs, workpapers, and report types that have never existed here before. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with more than ten years of auditing or financial experience, including hands‑on work with post‑award compliance reviews and developing new audit tools or approaches.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys innovation, isn’t afraid of challenges, and can jump into new projects with both creativity and discipline. This role requires someone who works well independently but also thrives as part of a small, collaborative compliance audit team. If you have helped build or launch audit programs in previous roles and you’re comfortable researching, designing, and testing new processes, you’ll be a great fit for what we’re creating at the OIG.

Supervision Received

Work under general supervision and report to the Deputy Inspector General of the IPRO division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Review solicitation documents and vendor submissions for invitations for bid, requests for proposal and alternative procurements
• Draft reports for public, City Administration, Inspector General and the Governing Board.
• Lead complex compliance audits that involve multiple city departments, third‑party vendors, and high‑risk operational areas.
• Plan, design, and carry out audits from start to finish, ensuring they meet professional auditing standards.
• Evaluate whether programs, processes, contracts, and financial activities follow applicable laws, policies, regulations, and charter requirements.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest among participants in the procurement process
• Conduct advanced data analysis to spot trends, irregularities, or risk indicators.
• Gather facts and perform data analysis to ensure consistency and fairness throughout the procurement process
• Preserve confidentiality of sensitive and protected information
• Collaborate with Department of Procurement personnel, from Contract Specialists to the Chief Procurement Officer
• Evaluate contract extensions, renewals, and amendments for compliance with City Code and procurement standards.
• Review complex financial transactions, procurement practices, and budget use to ensure proper stewardship of public funds.
• Identify discrepancies, anomalies, and potential violations in contract administration.
• Create new processes and procedures for evaluating and auditing.
• Public presentation of reports and findings at meetings and hearings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list:

• Experience performing audits and/or program analysis
• Experience drafting and preparing workpapers that can support finding in enforcement actions.
• Experience performing and/or overseeing procurement functions
• Experience calculating cost estimates
• Experience reviewing and approve audit plans, testing strategies, and workpapers prepared by team members.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, while managing multiple projects
• Ethical conduct and sound judgment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, SharePoint, Outlook, and Word