Senior Audit Project Manager – Hybrid

Texas HHS Office of Inspector General; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas HHS Office of Inspector General is seeking an Audit Project Manager to lead complex, risk-based audits within the HHS system. You will oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting, supervise audit staff, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure adherence to government auditing standards.

The role emphasizes communication with auditees and internal management, preparation of audit documentation, and leadership in developing staff capabilities in critical thinking and audit execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree; 3+ years auditing or related fields; advanced degree may substitute for 1 year.
• Preferred: degree in auditing/accounting/finance; public-sector/audit experience in government contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of audits.
• Oversee audit teams and ensure scope, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Ensure documentation complies with auditing standards and quality reviews.
• Represent OIG Audit and Inspections in meetings and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

GAS/HAGAS knowledge (GAGAS)

Audit methods

IT controls

HHS/DFPS program knowledge

Accounting principles

Critical thinking

Internal control assessment

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Audit criteria development

Project management

Staff supervision/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree substitution

Bachelor’s/Master’s in auditing/accounting/finance

Job description

Texas HHS Office of Inspector General is seeking an Audit Project Manager to lead complex, risk-based audits within the HHS system. You will oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting, supervise audit staff, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure adherence to government auditing standards.

The role emphasizes communication with auditees and internal management, preparation of audit documentation, and leadership in developing staff capabilities in critical thinking and audit execution.