Senior Performance Auditor, State Senior Auditor, State Staff Auditor

Oregon Department of Human Services

Performance Senior Auditor conducting audits for Oregon’s Secretary of State. Analyzing government programs, documenting findings, and recommending improvements to public services.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $6,061 - $9,364 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in governmental auditing, including performance audits under GAGAS/Yellow Book and IIA Standards. Proficient in data analysis, audit documentation, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Governmental Audit ExperiencePerformance Audits Under GAGAS/Yellow BookData Analysis and PresentationStrong Verbal and Written CommunicationBachelor's Degree in Related Field

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisAudit DocumentationPerformance AuditingDescriptive StatisticsSampling MethodsAudit PlanningRisk AssessmentPolicy AnalysisOperations ResearchProgram Evaluation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingLogical ThinkingCreative ThinkingAttentive ListeningTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareDatabase SoftwarePresentation Software

Industry Keywords

GAGASIIA StandardsAudit ObjectivesAudit FindingsAudit RecommendationsOregon State Government

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review laws, policies, and prior audits to understand organizations under audit
Analyze organizational structures, budgets, and procedures
Identify relevant laws, regulations, and criteria related to audit objectives
Assist with interviews with agency staff, stakeholders, and experts
Research standards to guide audit testing
Assist higher-level auditors with risk assessments and audit planning
Document and formulate audit findings and conclusions
Communicate audit information with internal management and audited organizations
Gather and analyze information to inform audit scope and planning
Produce audit recommendations that build trust and improve Oregon state government

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related field, and 1 year of professional-level governmental audit experience
Alternatively, Associate’s degree or higher in a related field and 3 years of professional-level governmental performance-audit experience for another comparable state government
Alternatively, education or experience equivalent to 5 years supporting the classification, with up to 3 years credit for qualifying governmental audit experience
Underfill option: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, or Associate’s degree or higher plus 2 years of qualifying governmental audit experience, or equivalent education/experience totaling 4 years with up to 2 years audit-experience credit
Experience conducting performance audits under GAGAS/Yellow Book or IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audits/Redbook
Strong verbal and written communication; attentive listening and accurate audit documentation
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
Knowledge of descriptive statistics and sampling methods
Ability to investigate situations and find facts
Ability to analyze and assess data or information
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to organize assignments and manage time efficiently
Critical, logical, lateral, and creative thinking
Ability to work cooperatively and develop positive relationships
College-level auditing coursework and experience in program evaluation, data analysis and presentation, policy analysis, or operations research are preferred
Must pass professional reference checks and a criminal history check
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the agency does not offer visa sponsorship
Required to complete I-9 documentation within three days of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
12 holidays
3 personal days
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits
Choice of medical plans
Vision plan
Life insurance
Child care flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Pension plan
Deferred compensation
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Employee recognition events
Additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over
Diversity and inclusion supportive work environment
Professional growth opportunities