Senior Auditor

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Senior Auditor
• Job Title: Auditor IV
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Audit
• Posting Number: 12076
• Closing Date: 06/16/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25
• Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25 per month
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Telework: Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 25%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST, Austin, TX 78751
• MOS Codes: ,,X,36A,36B,651X,65FX,6F0X1,70C,751X,87Q0,8I200,FIN
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The Office of Inspector General was established to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in publicly funded state health and human services programs. We are seeking experienced Senior Auditors to perform advanced auditing work for the Health and Human Services (HHS) system. Senior Auditors participate in and complete Generally Accepted Governmental audit activities such as developing audit objectives, scope, programs, and testing procedures, identifying and documenting relevant criteria, assessing risk, evaluating agency compliance with laws and regulations, and documenting work performed.

• EJF 1:
  Audit Execution/Technical (40%)
  • Assist or lead portions of the planning, completion, and review of significant aspects of an audit, and prepare key deliverables.
  • Prepare and review audit documentation with limited guidance.
  • Conduct review of audit documentation, provide written feedback, and help prepare the project for quality review.
  • Ensure audits are in compliance with professional standards and OIG Audit policies.
  • Work independently to complete audit tasks.
  • Assess IT systems and controls as required.
• EJF 2:
  Communication (35%)
  • Present oral and written information concisely and accurately to auditees and internal management.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor OIG Audit staff.
  • Assist in the report‑writing process to clearly communicate results and recommendations.
• EJF 3:
  Project Management (15%)
  • Assist project managers in establishing, monitoring, and achieving audit objectives within budgets and time frames.
  • Complete assigned tasks within established time frames.
• EJF 4:
  Other (10%)
  • Perform other work as assigned, such as serving on work groups and delivering training.

• Knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards, information technology/system controls, HHS and DFPS agency programs, and accounting principles.
• Skill in critical thinking, risk assessment, sampling, auditing criteria, procedure development, data analysis, and time management.
• Skill in supervising and coaching others, communicating complex technical information, and establishing effective working relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
• At least two years of experience in auditing, IT/system auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields.

Relevant professional designations or advanced degrees may be substituted for experience at the hiring manager’s discretion.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with coursework in auditing, accounting, finance, IT, business administration, public policy, or related area.
• Experience in performance auditing, public sector auditing, federal compliance auditing, cost accounting, budgeting in Texas government, accounting and business processes, or HHS and DFPS programs.
• Working toward or holding professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CGFM, CIGA, CFA, or CFF.

Potential employees are subject to criminal background checks in accordance with the HHS Human Resources policy. Selected applicants must complete a national fingerprint‑based background check via the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

• Provide responses to essay questions as requested.
• Bring I-9 documentation on first day of work. HHSC uses E-Verify.
• Apply through the official HHSC portal; tips for success are available on the HHSC website.

Eligible for telework; subject to state and agency telework policies and supervisor discretion.