DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of Audit & Analysis
1801 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $77,219.10 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 

Working under limited supervision, performs IT Security Audits, regulatory compliance audits and performs more complex audits under the guidance of the Performance Audit Supervisor. Executes IT audit programs in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS), the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), and the Audit Manual.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week (Monday, Tuesday) in the office/hoteling).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Prepares audit work papers to include sufficient, relevant, and competent evidence to provide a basis for conclusions reached by interpreting and evaluating data to determine if the information provided is accurate, reliable and complete.

Evaluates IT activities and IT Security controls to determine whether controls are designed to be effective and are implemented as designed. Reviews and defines audit steps based on risk factors and adjust the work plans to better meet audit objectives. Gathers, reviews, and interprets applicable information and data to determine if work was adequately performed to make an accurate conclusion.

Contacts appropriate persons to specify schedules, procedures, documentation and other requirements and may coordinate and conduct unannounced audits as necessary to prevent destruction of records and other information. Interview agency personnel (depending on who is
being audited).

Knowledge of:
• Auditing accounting including auditing methods and systems.
• General auditing standards and procedures.
• Computer technology principles, terminology and programming.
• Google Workspace
• Federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures.
• Various IT frameworks.

Skills in:
• Accurately analyze and interpret data.
• Communicate effectively and train others.

Ability to:
• Compose clear and concise audit reports.
• Accurately complete and assemble audit working papers.

N/A

Valid Driver’s License.
Bachelor's Degree in business, IT or related field.
Experience in IT auditing work, principles, standards and technique.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.