Staff Auditor I - Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE)

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment. The Office of the State Auditor is seeking a skeptical, innovative, and motivated analyst who is familiar with public policy, program evaluation, and research methods. This position gives you the opportunity to keep state government accountable by increasing transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Job requires flexible problem-solving and willingness to continually learn. This position is within the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency, a cross-function division that provides independent, objective, and relevant audits using program evaluation standards, data analytics, and investigative practices. The division was created under Session Law 2025-89 as a special task forced assigned to tackle some of the most pressing issues in North Carolina state government operations. The performance audits and special reports released by the division offer actionable insights and vital information to decision-makers in state government. These reports aim to highlight problems and offer tangible solutions to the public, program leadership, and elected officials. As part of our team, you will get to: • Observe, and later assist in gaining an understanding of the topic to which the audit objective applies to • Aid in the research, data analysis, and interview process during an audit • Review collected audit data, documents, and records to draw insights for senior team members • Attend auditee meetings to discuss audit scope and potential findings of interest

Requirements

• Ability to evaluate government programs for effectiveness
• Ability to utilize Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) to audit compliance requirements
• Can communicate professionally with state government entities and other auditees
• A bachelor’s degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Observe, and later assist in gaining an understanding of the topic to which the audit objective applies to
• Aid in the research, data analysis, and interview process during an audit
• Review collected audit data, documents, and records to draw insights for senior team members
• Attend auditee meetings to discuss audit scope and potential findings of interest

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees