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Audit Specialist 3 - Internal Auditor

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Salary
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026
Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-61142-03720

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OB BOA Spcl Auds Div

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03720

Position Number

50652670

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00815026

Worksite Address

Forum Place, 9th Floor

Worksite Address

555 Walnut Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Rhonda Martin

Contact Phone

717.265.7285

Contact Email

rhmartin@pa.gov

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Audits, Special Audit Services Division - Regional Audit Unit and External Audit Unit

THE POSITION

Join the Special Audit Services Division as an Audit Specialist 3 - Internal Auditor and help ensure that public funds are used responsibly across the Commonwealth. This role allows you to work on important projects that examine high-risk areas and support strong financial practices. You will lead audit engagements, collaborate with auditees, and help strengthen accountability. Your efforts will support strong financial management across the state.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads audit engagements that examine agreements, policies, and financial activities to ensure compliance with auditing standards. The role focuses on evaluating risks, developing audit programs, and preparing clear reports that support sound financial practices. As an Audit Specialist 3 - Internal Auditor, you will perform the following duties:

  • Audit Leadership: Plan and direct audit engagements, conduct testing, and prepare findings based on established audit standards
  • Risk Assessment: Develop assessments that identify concerns and guide audit objectives and procedures
  • Information Review: Examine agreements, policies, legislation, and records to understand requirements and issues
  • Interview Coordination: Conduct interviews and lead entrance and exit conferences with auditees
  • Report Preparation: Develop workpapers, write final reports, and present recommendations to support improvements
  • Compliance Support: Follow office policies and directives while helping meet Bureau strategic plan goals


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as an Audit Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Three years of professional auditing experience and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by eighteen [18] credits in accounting and auditing; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included the required eighteen [18] credits in accounting and auditing.


Other Requirements:

  • This particular position also requires you to possess two or more years of combined full-time experience within the following areas:
    • Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book)
    • Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards
    • Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Standards
    • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Standards
    • Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book)/COSO
    • Note: Any combination of experience equaling two years in the above areas is acceptable.
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.


Veterans:

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

 

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