Legislative Performance Auditor/Analyst

Legislative Performance Auditor/Analyst

This recruitment may be used for multiple vacancies

Become part of an enthusiastic, energetic team that is passionate about good government

Salary pay range $59,208 - $70,000 annually

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

The OSA is looking for a full-time Legislative Performance Auditor/Analyst. In this role, you will be expected to:

• Work as a member of a team to gather information about how an agency or government program operates to identify potential issue areas that a performance audit could assess.
• Analyze information to conduct objective, nonpartisan evaluations of government performance, stewardship, and operations to identify ways in which programs and agencies can better protect the State's assets, ensure the responsible use of taxpayer monies, and provide quality services to Colorado citizens.
• Conducting detailed data analysis of large volumes of information using tools such as MS Excel and Access, and IDEA.
• Examining and analyzing agency practices, internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluating agencies and programs for efficient and effective operations, compliance with laws and regulations, and the accomplishment of the agencies' and programs' purposes.
• Identify audit issues and provide recommendations to improve agency operations, in accordance with OSA guidelines and government auditing standards.
• Interact with multiple levels of state government and provide agency management and staff with well thought out recommendations for improvements.
• Present your analysis, conclusions, and recommendations to agency management and the State Legislature.

Minimum qualifications, substitutions, conditions of employment & appeal rights

Minimum qualifications:

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

Substitutions:

• Four years of professional experience in performance auditing, program evaluation, internal auditing, process improvement analysis, organizational/operational assessment, and/or compliance reviews can be substituted for the degree on a year- for- year basis.

Preferred qualities, qualifications, and experience in addition to the minimum qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences (e.g., Political Science, Law, Economics, History), Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, or related field.
• Professional certification relevant to government performance auditing.
• Experience performing data-mining, analysis, and control testing of large information systems.
• Experience evaluating the performance of organizations or government agencies.
• Aptitude for critical thinking, data analysis, and problem solving. Aptitude for clear and concise written and oral communication.
• Ability to present information and data to all levels of management.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and work ethic, including skills to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Access, and Word.
• Ability to gather and organize information to support how you conducted your work, identified your results, and derived logical conclusions from your analysis.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
• Working knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations and Colorado's legislative process.
• Working knowledge of government auditing standards. Strong desire to work in public service.

Conditions of employment:

• Must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check. The OSA conducts background checks 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 A standard appeal form is available at: 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:

• 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