Senior Auditor (13309, Grade 28)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Legal services plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Senior Auditor in Riverdale Park, MD. The role leads complex audits and investigations, applying professional judgment to produce evidence-based reports that drive improvements.

The position requires a strong background in government auditing standards, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The OIG emphasizes accountability, transparency, and effective stewardship of public resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible auditing experience; equivalent combination accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance and compliance audits with evidence gathering and reporting.
• Research laws, regulations, and policies to identify audit criteria.
• Plan audits: objectives, scope, methodologies, testing approaches.
• Assess internal controls, efficiency, and compliance; develop recommendations.
• Lead interviews and document findings; prepare audit reports meeting standards.

Skills

Audit standards

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication (written)

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Data analytics tools

Proficiency with MS Office/Excel

Job description

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.

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.

Examples of Important Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management,

Public Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information

Security or any related field.

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in auditing that includes work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience auditing government entities with a focus on governance, procurement, financial procedures, and other operations of governmental entities.
• Experience using data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and support audit or investigative conclusions.
• Experience developing audit plans and audit procedures to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Experience independently planning and executing all aspects of fraud, waste, and abuse investigations.
• Experience developing complex audit or investigative reports that clearly connect evidence, analysis, findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management and other stakeholders.

Supplemental Information

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.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2026 Benefit Summary For Merit System Employees

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility

You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.

Plan Employee Contribution Plan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• 457 (b) Plan (Optional) [Pre-tax and Roth]
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
• Retiree Healthcare – Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.*

• Medical
• Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
• Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
• Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)

• Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
• Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $3,300
• Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $7,500

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

• Basic Life and AD&DD Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

• Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
• Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

• Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birth, adoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

• Leave Programs
• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at [e-mail] or 301-454-1694.