Performance & IT Audit Manager

In this role, you will supervise auditor performance and professional development and manage multiple audits of state agencies receiving state and federal funds.

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This is accomplished in part by, but not limited to:

• Motivating and leading audit teams to work collaboratively to provide high-quality audits.
• Planning and effectively managing multiple audits and audit teams concurrently. 
• Providing audit and technical assistance to staff during all phases of the engagement. 
• Reviewing audit work completed by lead auditors and reviewing other key audit documentation, including those supporting audit findings.
• Interpreting changes in auditing principles and auditing standards and addressing impact to audit policy and plans.
• Reviewing and discussing findings and recommendations with appropriate management personnel.
• Participating with Audits leadership in the development of the division’s strategic plan and goals, annual audit plan, and division budget.
• Assisting Audits leadership in developing and implementing division policy and guidance. 
• Providing coaching and mentoring to audits staff. 
• Working with audits staff to identify any training needs and developing and delivering training, as needed. 
• Addressing and managing employee performance issues.
• Collaborating with Human Resources to ensure successful recruitment and retention strategies. 
  

To Qualify: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our desired qualifications listed. 

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for either the IT Audit Manager or the Performance Audit Manager. Your application must demonstrate education and/or experience in the following:

IT Audit Manager:

• A Bachelor’s Degree* or higher; 

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• Six (6) years of professional level information technology (IT) auditing or governmental auditing following generally accepted standards, such as COBIT or Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow Book), knowledge and application of audit methodologies, and verbal and written communication skills. Four (4) of the (6) six years must have been as a lead auditor including planning audits; assigning work; establishing milestones and budgets for assigned audits; monitoring work performed so that it meets established goals, objectives, and target dates; coaching, guiding and providing feedback on staff performance; and report writing;

AND

• A current Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate issued by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

OR

Performance Audit Manager:

• A Bachelor’s Degree* or higher;

AND

• Six (6) years of experience conducting performance audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow Book), or the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audits (Red Book), knowledge and application of audit methodologies, and verbal and written communication skills. Four (4) of the (6) six years must have been as a lead auditor including planning audits; assigning work; establishing milestones and budgets for assigned audits; monitoring work performed so that it meets established goals, objectives, and target dates; coaching, guiding and providing feedback on staff performance; and report writing.

*To meet the position education requirements, all applicants must submit a copy of all relevant transcripts no later than interview to receive credit for college degrees or coursework. Credits must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must include name, coursework and indicate that a degree was obtained. Online transcripts are acceptable for application. A copy of official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

As the most competitive candidate, your application will demonstrate the following requested skills and experience:

• Mentoring and coaching – ability to develop skills amongst staff with diverse technical backgrounds while leading in a remote/hybrid office environment
• Performance management – setting clear expectations, holding staff accountable, and partnering with HR in progressive discipline navigation
• Leadership alignment – ability to lead in a fashion that is consistent with agency and divisional values, goals, and priorities
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal/presentation) – ability to speak/engage with technical auditors, executive leadership, auditees, and information technology leaders
• Excellent judgment – anticipates challenges, anticipates needs, and uses strategic problem solving
• Highly curious – proactively seeks clarification and demonstrates a growth mindset
• Courage – ability to lean in and engage in challenging situations with auditees or internal staff
• Project and Task Management - Experience and proficiency at managing and administering multiple projects, tasks, and assignments while meeting objectives and deadlines
• Change Management - Ability to support and participate in change management to improve processes and audit methodologies
• Audit Standards Analysis - Experience interpreting changes in auditing principles and standards and addressing impact to audit policy and plans
• IT Governance & Risk Frameworks - Experience with IT management, control, and risk frameworks
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 Preference may be awarded to candidates with any of the following:

• Both performance and IT audit experience
• Active relevant certification as determined by the hiring manager
• A Master’s Degree in a related field
• Additional years of auditing experience leading audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
• Direct supervision and management over staff which included authority to: hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees, or responsibility to direct them, or to address their grievances, or to effectively recommend such action(s)