Senior Auditor - Information Technology

Office of the State Auditor

Senior Auditor – Information Technology

Opening Date: 5/14/26

Closing Date: until filled

Job Class Code: 0770

Grade: 27

Administrative Unit:
Supervisory

Salary Range: $63,490.96 – $89,650.60 (includes a 2.50% stipend). Minimum starting salary: $73,063.64 annually

As a Senior Auditor, you will conduct independent and objective audits of information technology systems that support the State of Maine’s financial reporting and compliance with federal program regulations.

• Perform audits, analysis, and testing of IT controls used by State government units across all layers of computing environments.
• Provide direct supervision to staff auditors by reviewing work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional IT auditing standards.
• Research laws and regulations to ensure proper administration of IT systems used to operate State and Federal programs.
• Provide technical assistance to senior leadership and financial and program auditors.
• Act as a resource for State agency personnel by identifying risks based on testing of technology controls established to provide assurance that State‑administered programs comply with federal laws, regulations, contracts, and agreements.

• Knowledge of IT auditing standards, principles, techniques, methodologies, and practices promulgated by GAO, AICPA, ISACA, and NIST.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and lead a team, including planning, assigning, and overseeing procedures to fulfill audit objectives.
• Ability to interpret complex agency policies, procedures, and goals for audit planning purposes.
• Ability to conduct complex information technology control audits.
• Ability to apply, analyze and interpret data extraction and data analytics techniques, form conclusions, and coordinate action plans based on results.
• Ability to research and interpret technology‑related State and Federal laws, regulations, rules, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret and implement new auditing standards or accounting pronouncements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex IT system designs, logic, functionality, and related processes, including organizational procedures and workflow.
• Ability to assess audit risk for complex information technology systems and processes, and effectively adjust to changes as necessary.
• Ability to effectively secure and document facts through investigation and interviewing.
• Ability to develop effective testing strategies to verify IT system functionality and controls.
• Ability to effectively and consistently conclude whether agency IT controls meet requirements based on audit testing results.
• Ability to effectively prepare and classify audit findings and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to write technical work papers, reports and other documents, and review work of professional staff for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional auditing standards.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or Management Information Systems, or a four‑year equivalent combination of education, training, and/or progressively responsible professional experience in a related field that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of IT systems audits and technical knowledge covering IT security, change management, operating systems, software development, databases, networks, and cloud computing.

Preference will be given to candidates who have professional certification as a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).

• Work‑Life Fit – Rest is essential; 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (with accrual increasing with years of service). Overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State pays 85%‑95% of employee‑only premiums ($11,196.96‑$12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
• Dental Insurance – The State pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes an equivalent of 14.11% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Additional wellness benefits are available to State employees (see Office of Employee Health and Wellness).

Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We provide equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for applicants from all backgrounds.