Performance Audit Report Writer

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Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Communication/Community Relations, Program Management, Misc/Other/Not Applicable

AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens. We look forward to working with you!

Program Analyst—Performance Auditor

Job Location:

Address:  2910 N. 44th Street
                Phoenix, AZ 85018

Posting Details:

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION.

Starting Salary depending on experience:

With bachelor's degree                 $80,000-$117,000
With master's degree                   $83,000-$120,000

Key Responsibilities:
  • Make a positive difference for the State of Arizona by crafting impactful and compelling findings, recommendations, and reports, for our performance audits, which assess whether public entities are using resources wisely and complying with laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Employ good organizational skills to efficiently plan report writing.
  • Use strong analytical skills to summarize detailed audit evidence and ensure available evidence reinforces your ideas.
  • Review audit reports, provide constructive feedback, and recommend revisions to ensure reports are supported, organized, well written, and easy to understand.
  • Work daily with audit teams throughout the report development and drafting process to coach, develop, and assist others to produce clear, concise, reader-friendly writing.
  • Develop and conduct writing and editing training.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining precise, accurate, and detail-oriented results.

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION. You will be able to upload your resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter explaining how your skills are a good fit for the position. 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, public relations, journalism, political science, business administration, or similar field.
  • 2 years of paid professional writing experience, preferably relating to audit, investigative, or news reporting.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams.
  • Excellent analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to make quick and independent decisions, solve problems, and work under pressure.
  • Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
  • Willingness to work in-person with daily office attendance.
Pre-Employment Qualifications:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 88% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the 12.17% employee contribution and additional deferred compensation options.
• Business casual dress.
• Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Clear path to advance your career.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental coverage for dependents.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.

A hybrid remote work schedule is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please contact recruiter@azauditor.gov for assistance.

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