Senior Performance Auditor, State Senior Auditor, State Staff Auditor

• Review laws, policies, and prior audits to understand organizations under audit
• Analyze organizational structures, budgets, and procedures
• Identify relevant laws, regulations, and criteria related to audit objectives
• Assist with interviews with agency staff, stakeholders, and experts
• Research standards to guide audit testing
• Assist higher-level auditors with risk assessments and audit planning
• Document and formulate audit findings and conclusions
• Communicate audit information with internal management and audited organizations
• Gather and analyze information to inform audit scope and planning
• Produce audit recommendations that build trust and improve Oregon state government

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related field, and 1 year of professional-level governmental audit experience
• Alternatively, Associate's degree or higher in a related field and 3 years of professional-level governmental performance-audit experience for another comparable state government
• Alternatively, education or experience equivalent to 5 years supporting the classification, with up to 3 years credit for qualifying governmental audit experience
• Underfill option:
  Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, or Associate's degree or higher plus 2 years of qualifying governmental audit experience, or equivalent education/experience totaling 4 years with up to 2 years audit-experience credit
• Experience conducting performance audits under GAGAS/Yellow Book or IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audits/Redbook
• Strong verbal and written communication; attentive listening and accurate audit documentation
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
• Knowledge of descriptive statistics and sampling methods
• Ability to investigate situations and find facts
• Ability to analyze and assess data or information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to organize assignments and manage time efficiently
• Critical, logical, lateral, and creative thinking
• Ability to work cooperatively and develop positive relationships
• College-level auditing coursework and experience in program evaluation, data analysis and presentation, policy analysis, or operations research are preferred
• Must pass professional reference checks and a criminal history check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the agency does not offer visa sponsorship
• Required to complete I-9 documentation within three days of hire

Demonstrates expertise in governmental auditing, including performance audits under GAGAS/Yellow Book and IIA Standards. Proficient in data analysis, audit documentation, and effective communication with stakeholders.

• Governmental Audit Experience
• Performance Audits Under GAGAS/Yellow Book
• Data Analysis and Presentation
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

• Data Analysis
• Audit Documentation
• Performance Auditing
• Descriptive Statistics
• Sampling Methods
• Audit Planning
• Risk Assessment
• Policy Analysis
• Operations Research
• Program Evaluation

• Critical Thinking
• Logical Thinking
• Creative Thinking
• Attentive Listening
• Team Collaboration

• GAGAS
• IIA Standards
• Audit Objectives
• Audit Findings
• Audit Recommendations
• Oregon State Government

• Word Processing Software
• Spreadsheet Software
• Database Software
• Presentation Software