Remote Public Sector Performance Audit Intern

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Office of the Legislative Auditor General in Utah seeks an intern for the Legislative Performance Audit program. The role is part-time, in-office, up to 25 hours weekly, and focuses on learning audit methodology while supporting teams on state government performance reviews.

The position emphasizes non-partisan work, strong writing and data-interpretation skills, and collaboration with auditors on reports for legislators.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a master’s program in public administration, public policy, economics, or closely related field.
• Must be non-partisan.
• Aptitude for qualitative and quantitative analytics; strong communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, financial, and organizational performance reviews of state government agencies.
• Support senior performance auditors and auditors-in-charge to gather and interpret data used in reports to the Utah State Legislature.
• Distill complex data sets into multiple formats, reports and infographics for different audiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Writing and presentation skills

Education

Master’s program in public administration, public policy, economics, or related field

Job description

Office of the Legislative Auditor General in Utah seeks an intern for the Legislative Performance Audit program. The role is part-time, in-office, up to 25 hours weekly, and focuses on learning audit methodology while supporting teams on state government performance reviews.

The position emphasizes non-partisan work, strong writing and data-interpretation skills, and collaboration with auditors on reports for legislators.