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Program Analyst - Performance Auditor

Starting Salary: 
Depending on experience:
With Bachelor's degree               $60,000-$63,000
With Master's degree                   $63,000-$66,000
With CPA                                          $66,000 - $70,000 

What You'll Do: 

  • Conduct performance audits and follow up on previously issued performance audit reports of State agencies and programs.
  • Gather information and help identify areas of inquiry, perform audit procedures to obtain evidence, and prepare well-documented work papers to support audit findings and recommendations. 
  • Draft audit findings and appropriate recommendations for improvement that meet Auditor General standard for clarity and completeness. 
  • Verbally communicate the results of your work with Auditor General and State agency management.
  • Occasionally travel out of town to conduct audits.

What You'll Need: 

  • Specialized education/experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or humanities AND at least 1 year of experience in performance auditing, financial or internal auditing, program evaluation, management or policy analysis, or related experience, OR
  • Master’s degree in the social sciences or humanities.
  • Strong interest in public service and improving State government. 
  • Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.

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BENEFITS
The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Medical insurance, with the employer covering 88% of the premium cost.
  • Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the 12.22% employee contribution and additional deferred compensation options.
  • Business casual dress.
  • Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules.
  • Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
  • Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
  • Clear path to advance your career.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
  • $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental coverage for dependents.
  • Optional flexible spending accounts.