Senior IT Auditor - IT & Risk, 25% Travel (TX)

State Auditor's Office; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

State Auditor's Office in Texas is seeking a Senior Auditor to perform audit work, including IT audit procedures, risk assessments, and the development of audit programs for state agencies and higher education institutions.

The role requires travel up to 25% within Texas, with work primarily in-office and limited telecommuting based on team and agency needs. Applicants must communicate findings clearly to clients and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) in accounting, business, CS, MIS or related field; 2–4 years in auditing or IT auditing.
• Relevant certifications or advanced degrees may substitute for one year of experience.
• Salary level determined by certifications, advanced degrees and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete significant portions of audits.
• Review IT systems and controls to assess data reliability and security.
• Prepare flowcharts, diagrams, and tables of IT processes.
• Apply project management tools to plan and track audits.
• Select data analysis tools (Excel, Access, ACL, SAS) to complete procedures.
• Prepare and review audit documentation for conformance with standards.
• Concisely present findings to clients and management.

Skills

Auditing standards

IT/system controls

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Supervising others

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting / related field

Tools

Excel

Access

ACL

SAS

Job description

State Auditor's Office in Texas is seeking a Senior Auditor to perform audit work, including IT audit procedures, risk assessments, and the development of audit programs for state agencies and higher education institutions.

The role requires travel up to 25% within Texas, with work primarily in-office and limited telecommuting based on team and agency needs. Applicants must communicate findings clearly to clients and management.