Senior Auditor (13309, Grade 28)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Riverdale Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead complex audits and investigations. The position involves planning, executing, and reporting on performance, compliance, and operational audits while maintaining professional standards.

Work in the Office of the Inspector General with a hybrid telework model and Riverdale, Maryland location. Starting salary ranges from $75,336 to $135,882 per year, with competitive qualifications and certifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security or related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible auditing experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted (total 8 years).
• Advanced professional designation such as CPA, CFE, CIA, CIGA, or CIGI.
• Experience auditing government entities and using data analytics to identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct performance, compliance, and operational audits with evidence gathering and reporting.
• Lead and conduct interviews, assess internal controls, and develop practical recommendations.
• Investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct, coordinating with HR, legal, and park police as needed.
• Prepare concise audit and investigative reports and presentations.

Skills

Data analytics

Auditing standards

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Professional judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin/Management/Public Admin/IT/CS/InfoSec

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (Commission) is a nationally recognized public agency serving Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. With more than 5,000 full-time and seasonal employees, the Commission plans vibrant communities, protects natural, cultural, and historic resources, and delivers award-winning parks and recreation services.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) provides independent audits, evaluations, and administrative investigations that promote accountability, transparency, and effective stewardship of public resources.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to lead complex audit and investigations, exercise sound professional judgment, perform high-quality work, and produce clear, timely, evidence-based reports that drive meaningful improvements. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of professional audit and investigative duties using reliable evidence, sound analysis, logical reasoning, and critical thinking.

The actual starting salary will be determined based on relevant experience, certifications, education, and other job-related qualifications. The starting salary for this position may be below the maximum of the advertised salary range.

Audits

• Independently conduct performance, compliance, and operational audits by gathering evidence, interviewing stakeholders, analyzing data, and developing well-supported findings and conclusions.
• Research programs, operations, laws, regulations, policies, and best practices to identify relevant audit criteria.
• Plan audits by developing objectives, scope, methodologies, procedures, and testing approaches to assess internal controls, compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Assess whether Commission programs and operations are effective, efficient, economical, and compliant with applicable requirements.
• Perform risk assessments, identify control weaknesses, and recommend practical opportunities to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Execute audit fieldwork independently in accordance with OIG policies, procedures, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Lead and conduct interviews independently to obtain information or follow up on information requests.
• Use data analysis techniques to identify trends, anomalies, and control weaknesses.
• Evaluate whether audit evidence is sufficient and appropriate, identify unresolved gaps, and obtain additional documentation or clarification needed to support findings and conclusions.
• Prepare clear, well-organized working papers, findings, and conclusions with limited supervision.
• Draft concise audit reports that meet OIG standards and require minimal revision.
• Develop practical, risk-based recommendations that address root causes and improve controls.
• Present findings and recommendations to management in a clear, constructive, and solutions-oriented manner.
• Prepare complex written products that may include charts, graphs, or other visual support.
• Keep OIG management informed of assignment status, results, risks, and unresolved issues.
• Monitor and assess management’s implementation of audit recommendations and determine whether corrective actions adequately address identified risks and control weaknesses.
• Ensure audit work complies with applicable professional standards and OIG quality-control requirements.

Investigations

• Investigate allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, mismanagement, and misuse of Commission resources.
• Independently plan and perform investigative procedures to identify facts, assess evidence, and support sound conclusions.
• Lead and conduct interviews independently to obtain information or follow up on information requests.
• Use research, financial analysis, document review, site visits, and interviews to collect and analyze relevant, reliable evidence.
• Document investigative work clearly and thoroughly to support findings and conclusions.
• Prepare concise, high-quality investigative reports.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, legal, park police, and other internal or external parties, as appropriate, on sensitive investigations and matters that may support administrative, civil, or criminal action.
• Support fraud, waste, and abuse detection through data analytics, trend analysis, and continuous monitoring.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Professional Standards: Knowledge of, and skill in applying, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and the Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and professional guidance to audit and investigative work.
• Data Analysis: Collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of data with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability: Adjust to changing work priorities and quickly learn new skills and technologies based on business needs.
• Problem-Solving: Identify the root cause of complex issues, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend practical, risk-based corrective actions.
• Interpersonal Skills and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidentiality and Discretion: Handle sensitive audit and investigative information with sound judgment, integrity, and appropriate discretion.
• Professional Judgement: Independently evaluate evidence, assess risk, and resolve complex or sensitive issues using sound professional judgment.
• Communication (Written & Oral): Prepare clear, concise, well-organized audit and investigative reports, work papers, findings, and other written products, and communicate complex information effectively through presentations and discussions.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in auditing that includes work in therange of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which togethertotal 8 years.
4. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
5. Advanced professional designation, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), or Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI).
6. Experience auditing government entities with a focus on governance, procurement, financial procedures, and other operations of governmental entities.
7. Experience using data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and support audit or investigative conclusions.
8. Experience developing audit plans and audit procedures to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
9. Experience independently planning and executing all aspects of fraud, waste, and abuse investigations.
10. Experience developing complex audit or investigative reports that clearly connect evidence, analysis, findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management and other stakeholders.

Class Specification

Inspector III

The OIG supports a hybrid telework model with flexible arrangements. The OIG's office is located in Riverdale, Maryland.

Salary Range: $75,336 - $135,882 per year.

The actual starting salary will be determined based on relevant experience, certifications, education, and other job-related qualifications. The starting salary for this position may be below the maximum of the advertised salary range.

Must complete a criminal background check prior to hire.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.