AUDITOR 2

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Quality Assurance and Integrity Administration (QAIA)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and the continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Salary: $22.2090/ hourly ($46,194.72 annually)

Grade: 19

Closing Date:
Open until sufficient resumes are received

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

• Conduct and review case audit results, develop reports, and monitor progress. Offer suggestions and assist in the identification of actions that contribute to the strategic and operational objectives related to State, Federal, and Policy regulation/rule compliance.
• Prepare written documents and reports regarding audits, apply judgments and discretion. Issue findings to affected personnel (Internal/External organizations/institutions) or Management.
• Establish and maintain an accountability system to track progress on corrective measures and/or monitoring schedules. Develop detailed spreadsheets, charts, and databases to demonstrate basis for findings and/or recommendations.
• Examine and analyze statistical data, work procedures, methods, and make recommendations for enhancement.
• Extract case data information from automated systems to obtain sample information; enter results as necessary.
• Travel, as necessary, to compile and assess information.
• Prepare for and participate in Fair Hearings.

Knowledge in:

• Federal and State rules and regulations governing federally funded programs, policies, and procedures
• Data gathering, auditing methods, procedures, report preparation, and summarization methods
• Computer technology and software programs

Skill in:

• Written and oral communication to outline the results of audits
• Producing statistical and other reports; detail oriented
• Using automated programs for research, analysis, and work management

Ability to:

• Summarize and analyze large amounts of information and data, to identify trends in material being reviewed, and to present quantitative and/or qualitative information along with recommendations
• Compose correspondence and develop audit reports that call for discretion and judgment; replying to inquiries, presenting or requesting information

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Federal or State Auditing experience.
• Data analysis and compilation experience.

• Experience in auditing work, principles, standards, and techniques.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the…