Performance Auditor II

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

Job summary

The City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General invites applications for a Performance Auditor II in the Independent Procurement (IPRO) division. This role focuses on reviewing high‑value procurements, drafting reports, and leading complex compliance audits across city departments.

The ideal candidate brings extensive auditing experience, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to design new audit approaches while working independently within a small, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (business, public administration, accounting, statistics, information systems).
• Four+ years of professional auditing or related analysis experience.
• CFE or CPA/CIA/CGAP certification, or plan to obtain within 18 months.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review solicitation documents and vendor submissions for invitations for bid, RFPs, and alternative procurements.
• Draft reports for public, City Administration, Inspector General and Governing Board.
• Lead complex compliance audits across multiple departments and vendors.
• Plan, design, and carry out audits from start to finish to meet standards.
• Evaluate programs, contracts, and financial activities for compliance with laws and policies.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest in procurement processes.
• Conduct advanced data analysis to spot trends and risks.
• Gather facts and ensure fairness throughout procurement.
• Preserve confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Collaborate with Procurement staff from Contract Specialists to the Chief Procurement Officer.
• Evaluate contract extensions/renewals/amendments for compliance.
• Review complex financial transactions and budget use for stewardship.
• Identify discrepancies and potential violations in contract administration.
• Create new audit processes and procedures.
• Present reports and findings publicly at meetings/hearings.

Skills

Auditing experience

Data analysis

Procurement oversight

Cost estimation

Workpapers development

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFE or professional certification

CPA / CIA / CGAP

Tools

Excel

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

Minimum Qualifications –

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, accounting, statistics, information systems, social sciences, or a related field;

Minimum of four years of professional experience in auditing; program evaluation; or financial, management, or operations analysis; and

CFE or other applicable professional certification (e.g. CPPO, CPA, CIA, CGAP), or achievement of same within 18 months of appointment

Preferred Qualifications –

Education and Experience

Working knowledge of the procurement process in the government sector (federal, state, or local), including familiarity with Yellow Book Standards, Green Book Standards, and/or Red Book Standards

Prior experience with an Inspector’s General or similar compliance office

Licensures and Certifications

Valid driver’s license

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Physical and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Application Requirements

Each applicant must submit a cover letter and resume and complete City of Atlanta online application.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.