What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Analyst 5: Internal Audit/Hybrid position at State of Washington?
This position is mainly virtual but requires the flexibility of the incumbent to come into the office in Olympia infrequently or as business needs arise.
The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.
The ideal candidate for the Management Analyst 5 – Internal Audit role is a highly skilled audit liaison who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments where accuracy, coordination, and foresight are essential.
They bring deep experience supporting and managing external audits, internal audits, investigations, and federal monitoring activities, ensuring each engagement runs smoothly from initiation through resolution. With a strong command of risk identification and process evaluation, this candidate excels at conducting comprehensive reviews of agency systems and operations to detect vulnerabilities before they become findings.
This individual is also a strategic partner who understands the agency-wide implications of audit outcomes. They are adept at tracking audit issues, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external regulators, and driving timely, effective corrective actions. Their judgment is trusted at the highest levels, enabling them to provide clear, actionable advice to the External Audit Manager and the Director of Internal Audit on emerging risks, potential deficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen internal controls. Their work directly protects the agency from financial exposure, reputational harm, and regulatory scrutiny.
Equally important, the ideal candidate models a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of their work. They approach audit coordination and process improvement through an EDI lens, actively identifying and dismantling barriers that affect underserved and marginalized communities. They contribute to a healthy organizational culture by influencing others, fostering transparency, and supporting innovative pathways that improve internal workflows and service delivery. Through this blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and cultural leadership, the ideal candidate strengthens both the agency’s operational integrity and its mission to serve Washington’s citizens effectively and equitably.
Serves as an audit liaison and coordinator for all external audits, investigations, federal monitoring visits, any other audit activity and ensure any deficiencies are addressed. This includes:
- Serve as the daily point of contact with external auditors, monitors and reviewers to provide agency knowledge to audit teams
- Identify problems and barriers that may arise during the audit process and involve appropriate parties as necessary to resolve the issues
- Providing expert facilitation and consultation during audits, reviews, investigations, etc. by external regulators or other oversight organizations
Perform comprehensive reviews of the agencies processes, systems and operations to detect any potential risk. This includes:
- Plan and execute internal audits according to the audit plan
- Analyze and assess the effectiveness of controls, risk management and governance processes within the agency
- Prepare and present reports that accurately reflect audit results and document the proposed process
Supports the tracking of all audit issues and working with external regulators or internal stakeholders to resolve those findings. This includes:
- Keeping detailed records, tracking documents, and managing requests for information
- Working with program staff and leadership to develop corrective action and track timelines to completion and report out the results to external regulators
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