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Performance Audit Manager

The Division of Legislative Audit is recruiting for a Performance Audit Manager. We are looking for an experienced auditor who is self-motivated, energetic, and detail oriented. The right candidate will be able to manage the Division's performance audit function including supervising audit teams, and writing and editing reports. This position is part of the Division of Legislative Audit's executive management team and works closely with other audit managers, the deputy legislative auditor and the legislative auditor.

Hiring this position is the first step in building a team of auditors that focus on performance audits, thereby allowing them to be conducted continuously throughout the year. This manager position will have the responsibility of establishing and leading the performance audit teams and will be responsible for creating and editing performance audit reports.

Start date is negotiable. Minimum Annual Salary: $133,307.20 $159,348.80 (DOE)

Division Mission: We are dedicated to our mission of enhancing government operations and accountability by increasing transparency within the State of Alaska.

Reasons to live in Anchorage: Anchorage is a vibrant city of 290,000 residents surrounded by the country's northernmost national forest. The state's commercial center, Anchorage, is situated along Cook Inlet amid the adventure and beauty of Alaska. The prospects for adventure are everywhere - salmon fishing in town, visiting Portage Glacier, or white-water rafting close by. Take a road or train trip to Prince William Sound or Denali National Park, home to North America's highest peak. Winter weather, comparable to that of ski resorts around the world, offers snowshoeing and snowmobiling, as well as Nordic and alpine skiing. Downtown hosts a 10-day winter carnival, the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous (February), and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins on Fourth Avenue on the first Saturday of March. The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a renowned cultural center, and museums, theater, and musical opportunities are plentiful. Whether your interests are cultural or adventurous, Anchorage has a multitude of options that appeal to residents and visitors alike.

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Is persistently inquisitive, skeptical, and probing
• Problem solves and identifies appropriate methods to gather the information needed to address the audit objectives
• Sees relevant patterns in quantitative and qualitative data
• Synthesizes audit evidence into findings and report messages
• Identifies recurring problems, inefficiencies, or inconsistencies
• Possesses excellent report writing skills
• Effectively supervises others
• Demonstrates effective project management skills
• Possesses a commanding knowledge of government auditing standards
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Works collaboratively with individuals
• Ability to work effectively under stress and tight timelines

The primary responsibilities of the position will include:

• Works with the Legislative Auditor to ensure goals and priorities align with the Division's mission.
• Recommends policies and procedures to ensure performance audits are consistently of high quality and meet government audit standards.
• Oversees performance audit teams, including scheduling, staffing, and tracking the progress of all audit projects.
• Actively oversees the performance audit portfolio to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, and that all audit objectives have been addressed in accordance with auditing standards.
• Ensures audit teams develop a clear scope, objectives, and audit workplan within time allotted for scoping and planning.
• Seeks revisions or clarifications to audit procedures as necessary for improved outcomes.
• Approves audit programs and selection of audit procedures during planning stage of audit assignments.
• Develops and provides team trainings to supplement procedure updates.
• Reviews and approves preliminary audit budget request, subsequent revisions, and scopes prior to submission to Legislative Auditor.
• Represents the Division with audit clients, legislators, and other stakeholders.
• Reviews workpapers serving as audit documentation to ensure documentation contains sufficient evidence to support significant judgments and conclusions presented in the audit report.
• Reviews and helps audit teams refine their audit findings, draft reports, and report messages so they clearly and convincingly communicate the intended messages.
• Ensures audits comply with audit standards.
• Assists with recruitment of new audit personnel.
• Drafts and edits audit reports.
• Evaluates subordinate auditors, and tracks employee evaluations and ensures timely completion.
• Fosters a challenging, creative, and cooperative team environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent work and documents.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Legislative Auditor.

Positions in the Division of Legislative Audit are required to be politically neutral. Currently, DLA is not providing visa employer sponsorships. Applicants must apply through Workplace Alaska. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may close prior to listed closing date if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree desired, with an emphasis in business, public administration, public policy, political science, statistics, economics, law, social science, or another related field. Bachelor's degree in a similar field is required. A minimum of seven years of experience, with increasing responsibilities in planning, managing, and conducting complex performance audits of government programs and activities in accordance with Government Audit Standards (GAGAS). Strong report writing skills are required.

Additional Required Information

Cover Letter and Resume Required: A cover letter and resume are required parts of this application. Please attach both to your application. The cover letter should describe in detail your acquired knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience relating to the job description above. The cover letter and resume are used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Contact Information

Emily Farnsworth, Operations Manager

907-###-####

...@akleg.gov