Internal Auditor

Posted 3 days ago | Apply before July 1, 2026

State of Idaho

Office of the State Board of Education

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

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About the Agency: The Idaho State Board of Education (Board) is established in the Idaho Constitution for the “general supervision of the state educational institutions and public school system.” State law charges the Board with the general supervision, governance and control of public schools and postsecondary institutions, including community colleges. The Board is comprised of eight members: seven appointed by the Governor, as well as the statewide elected superintendent of public instruction.

The Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) is charged with providing professional staff support to the Board and implementing the Board’s policies, programs, and initiatives.

The Internal Auditor I is an entry level internal audit position. The Internal Auditor I completes assigned components of individual audit engagements with close supervision from the Systemwide CAE, a Systemwide Internal Audit Manager, or a project lead. All work is performed to fulfill completion of the approved internal audit plan. Completion of the plan is necessary to support the State Board of Education in fulfilling its fundamental governance obligations.

The Internal Auditor I must adhere to all professional standards and requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Apply audit methodologies independently to complete assigned audit engagements or special projects. Internal audits may include financial, operational, compliance, information technology components, and/or allegations of fraud, waste and abuse
• Prepare audit work papers and documentation independently and in accordance with professional audit standards and requirements of Internal Audit and Advisory Services
• Completes all assignments within established time budgets and due dates
• Meets expected direct hour contributions towards the internal audit plan
• Complete audit work with moderate need for revision or correction. This includes audit work performed (i.e., application of audit methodologies) and preparation of audit supporting documentation.
• Assists in the development of audit observations and recommendations
• Work directly with client staff and institutions to coordinate completion of assigned audit work
• Participate in audit entrance and exit meetings
• Monitors progress and status of assigned work, and immediately informs project leads and managers of situations that could disrupt timely completion of audit work
• Communicates verbally and in writing with audit clients

• Assists with audit risk assessments and participates in annual audit planning activities
• Assists in the development of audit scope memos and audit programs
• Assists in preparation of final audit reports and communications
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance activities of Internal Audit and Advisory Services
• Completes all professional development and training requirements for Continued Professional Education (CPE)

• Assists with audit risk assessments
• Tracks and reports time spent on projects and administrative tasks. Ensures time is entered into project time tracking system
• Tracks and updates professional development training logs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in external or internal auditing

• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional standards and…