Senior Legislative Performance Auditor/Analyst I

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Senior Legislative Performance Auditor/Analyst I

Salary

$65,304.00 - $75,500.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

MDA-10051-10/22/2024

Department

Office of the State Auditor

Opening Date

10/23/2024

Closing Date

11/5/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1525 Sherman Street, 7th floor Denver, CO 80203

Department Contact Information

vicky.lane@coleg.gov

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

• Description

• Benefits

Department Information

This recruitment may be used for multiple vacancies

BECOME PART OF AN ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC TEAM THAT IS PASSIONATE ABOUT GOOD GOVERNMENT

Senior Legislative Performance Auditor/Analyst

If your career goal is to make a difference, and you are looking for a rewarding career that supports work/life balance consider joining the dedicated professionals at the State of Colorado, Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Our professional staff strives to support state government and the citizens of Colorado while providing a healthy and opportunity-based work environment for our staff. If you are the successful candidate for this exciting opportunity you can expect to benefit from:

• Hybrid work location, with some work time at home and some work time at our central downtown location by the Capitol Building

• Outstanding opportunities for professional development and continued skills training

• Excellent work-life programs including flexible work schedule opportunities

• Engaged and dedicated leadership

• Eco-Pass for public transportation, as well as transportation reimbursements for parking, and bicycle commuters.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life insurance options

• Limited travel required

• 11 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation and sick leave

• Automatic Short and optional long - term disability coverage

  The Colorado Office of the State Auditor (OSA) serves as the government accountability arm for the citizens of Colorado auditing state agencies, colleges, universities, and other recipients of state funds. Overseen by the State Auditor, the OSA is an independent, nonpartisan staff agency within Colorado’s Legislative Branch. The OSA’s mission is to improve government for the people of Colorado. We are committed to promoting economical, effective, ethical, and equitable government. Our audits focus on reducing costs, improving the quality of services, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information. We help the General Assembly fulfill its legislative oversight responsibilities by providing independent, objective, and thorough information about whether state agencies use their authority and public resources properly and in compliance with laws and regulations; whether government programs are achieving their objectives and desired outcomes; and whether state government services are provided effectively, efficiently, equitably, and ethically. The OSA employs approximately 80 professional staff organized into five divisions: Financial Audits, Performance Audits, IT Audits, Tax Expenditure Evaluations, and Local Government Audits. We are winners of National NLPES and NSAA awards for Excellence in Auditing, and winner of the Denver Business Journal’s Healthiest Employer Award.

Work Environment

• Primarily work hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday

• Hybrid - staff are required to work in office at least one day a week.

Description of Job

Salary pay range $65,304-$75,500

Starting salary based on level of experience.

The OSA is looking for a full-time Sr. Legislative Performance Auditor/Analyst who is passionate about improving Colorado and committed to achieving results. We are looking for a creative, flexible, results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, keen investigative instincts, and exceptional communication and people skills.

In the role of a Senior Legislative Performance Auditor/Analyst, you will be expected to:

• Analyze large volumes of information to conduct objective, nonpartisan evaluations of state government programs, performance, stewardship, and operations.

• Interact with multiple levels and branches of state government to evaluate whether state agencies and programs have efficient and effective operations, comply with laws and regulations, and accomplish their purposes and goals.

• Examine and analyze state agencies’ internal controls, policies, procedures, and systems to identify ways in which agencies can better protect the State's assets, ensure the responsible use of taxpayer monies, and provide quality services to Colorado citizens.

• Identify and recommend improvements to agency operations in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and OSA guidelines.

• Present your analysis, findings, and recommendations to OSA staff and management, agency management, and the Legislative Audit Committee.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Social Sciences (e.g., Political Science, Law, Economics, History), or other related professional field.

• At least two years of professional experience in performance auditing, program evaluation, internal auditing, process improvement analysis, organizational/operational assessment, and/or compliance reviews.

• Orfour years of progressive data analysis experience that includes making and presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.

Substitutions:

Four years of associated relevant professional experience as a performance auditor/analyst can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences (e.g., Political Science, Law, Economics, History), Statistics, or related field.

• Professional certification relevant to government auditing such as a CFE, CEPA, CISA, CGAP or CIA.

• Experience performing data-mining, analysis, and control testing of large information systems.

• Experience evaluating the performance of government agencies.

• Strong aptitude for critical thinking, data analysis, and problem solving.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and work ethic to work independently, as well as working effectively as part of a team.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and the legislative process.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of government auditing standards related to performance and compliance audits.

• Ability to derive logical conclusions from available information, using a combination of professional judgment and formal guidance, in order to determine if audit objectives have been met.

• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.

• Ability to use sound reasoning and professional judgment to develop appropriate strategies to analyze evidence to determine agency compliance with legal requirements and identify effective and efficient processes.

• Ability to gather and organize information to formulate and support decisions and opinions.

• Proven aptitude for clear and concise written and oral communication and the ability to present information and data to all levels of management.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Microsoft Excel and auditing analytical software such as IDEA or ACL.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check. The Office of the State Auditor conducts background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

• State employee transfer applicants must disclose any corrective actions within the last 2 years and must currently be in good standing.

• Must be a Colorado resident

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

The following application materials are required for ALL applicants to be considered for the position :

• Cover letter- Your cover letter should provide a summary of why you want to work for the Colorado Office of the State Auditor and why the position appeals to you. Please also include how your previous experience demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Resume

• Transcripts- An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Office of the State Auditor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Vicky Lane, at vicky.lane@coleg.gov or call (303) 869-2805.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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