State Program Examiner 1 (SG -18), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (SG -16), State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (SG -14)(NYHELPS) Item# 01460

DGS Office of External Affairs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the State Comptroller seeks State Program Examiner candidates in Albany, NY. Roles span Trainee 1, Trainee 2, and full Examiner 1, aligned with SG-16/SG-18 levels, with a structured development path before advancement.

The position emphasizes performance audits of state agencies, data analysis, and developing audit findings, with a division of time between examinations and special projects. Strong writing and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills with detail orientation and ability to organize and analyze data
• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public policy, political
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and computer fundamentals; ability to work in fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance audits of New York state agencies and authorities to assess management effectiveness, efficiency, and program performance
• Spend 85% of time examining state agency programs and transactions for compliance with laws and regulations, analyzing data, and developing audit findings
• Remaining 15% supports special projects and initiatives

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public policy, political

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State Program Examiner roles with the Office of the State Comptroller conduct performance audits of New York state agencies and authorities to assess management effectiveness, efficiency, and program performance. The incumbent spends 85% of time examining state agency programs and transactions for compliance with laws and regulations, analyzing data, and developing audit findings; the remaining 15% supports special projects. Positions are available at three levels (Trainee 1, Trainee 2, and full performance Examiner 1) based on education and experience, with trainees completing a structured development program before advancement to the full SG-18 role.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public policy, political
• For SG-16 trainee level: one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience, or master's/doctoral degree in qualifying field
• For SG-18 examiner level: two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience, or master's/doctoral degree with one year of professional accounting/auditing experience
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills with detail orientation and ability to organize and analyze data
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and computer fundamentals; ability to work in fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities