Senior Auditor - Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE)

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Personal leave

Vacation days

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

NC Office of the State Auditor is seeking a skeptical, innovative analyst to evaluate government programs, conduct program evaluation, and research. The role supports transparency, efficiency, and accountability across the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency.

The position emphasizes flexible problem-solving, learning, and collaboration within a cross-functional team that conducts performance audits and special reports for decision-makers in state government.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating government programs for effectiveness.
• Knowledge of Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) to meet audit requirements.
• Ability to communicate professionally with state government entities and auditees.

Responsibilities

• Plan meetings with auditees to discuss audit scope and potential findings.
• Aid in designing audit procedures tailored to the project.
• Develop findings and provide context via data analytics and visualization in reports.
• Supervise and guide staff on audit assignments.

Skills

Policy evaluation

GAGAS standards

Professional communication

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Assistant State Auditor III (NS)

Position Number

65043975

Grade

NC21

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website .

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Description of Work

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

The Office of the State Auditor is seeking a skeptical, innovative, and motivated analyst who is familiar with public policy, program evaluation, and research methods. This position gives you the opportunity to keep state government accountable by increasing transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Job requires flexible problem-solving and willingness to continually learn.

This position is within the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency, a cross-function division that provides independent, objective, and relevant audits using program evaluation standards, data analytics, and investigative practices.

The division was created under Session Law 2025-89 as a special task forced assigned to tackle some of the most pressing issues in North Carolina state government operations. The performance audits and special reports released by the division offer actionable insights and vital information to decision-makers in state government. These reports aim to highlight problems and offer tangible solutions to the public, program leadership, and elected officials.

Responsibilities

As part of our team, you will get to:

• Plan meetings with auditees to discuss audit scope, potential findings of interest, and what would make the audit most beneficial to the decision-makers involved
• Aid in designing audit procedures that uniquely catered to the project assigned
• Develop the report findings, provide additional context within DAVE Division reports through the use of data analytics, visualization, and communication
• Serve as a technical resource to the audit team and will be responsible for providing day-to-day supervision and guidance to other staff members on audit assignments

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to evaluate government programs for effectiveness
• Ability to utilize Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) to meet audit compliance requirements
• Can communicate professionally with state government entities and other auditees

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

OSA is the state's Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Learn more about our team here! Why Work for the NC Office of The State Auditor?

Full-Time Position and State Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year, including: 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 paid personal observance leave day
• At least 14 vacation days accrued per year (increase with years of service)
• 12 paid sick days accrued per year
• 24 hours paid community service leave
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more