Legislative Senior Auditor or Team Lead

Legislative Senior Auditor or Team LeadPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4631649) ApplyLegislative Senior Auditor or Team LeadSalary$6,666.00 - $10,416.00 MonthlyLocation Denver Metro, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberMDA-10121-8/22/2024DepartmentOffice of the State AuditorOpening Date08/23/2024Closing Date9/9/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work Address1525 Sherman Street, 7th floor Denver, CO 80203Department Contact Informationvicky.lane@state.co.usHow To ApplyPlease submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Benefits

Department InformationThis recruitment may be used for multiple vacancies Become part of an enthusiastic, energetic team that is passionate about good governmentIf your career goal is to make a difference, and you are looking for a rewarding career that supports work/life balance consider joining the dedicated professionals at the State of Colorado, Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Our professional staff strives to support state government and the citizens of Colorado while providing a healthy and opportunity based work environment for our staff. If you are the successful candidate for this exciting opportunity you can expect to benefit from: Central downtown location by the Capitol Building with transportation reimbursements for parking, and bicycle commuters.

Eco-Pass for public transportation

Outstanding opportunities for professional development and continued skills training

Limited travel required

Engaged and dedicated leadership

Excellent work-life programs including options for flexible schedules

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401 K and 457 plans

Medical and dental health plans

Life insurance options

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

Short and long-term disability coverage

The Colorado Office of the State Auditor (OSA) serves as the government accountability arm for the citizens of Colorado auditing state agencies, colleges, universities, and other recipients of state funds. We are committed to promoting economical, effective, ethical, and equitable government. Our audits focus on reducing costs, improving the quality of services, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information. We are winners of National NLPES and NSAA awards for Excellence in Auditing award.

Work Environment

Primarily work hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday

Hybrid - staff are required to work in office at least one day a week.

Description of JobSalary is dependent on number of years of experience.The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) currently has two full-time positions to perform audit work in our IT Audit Division. We are seeking a Senior IT Auditor II and/or IT Audit Team Leader. These positions will be responsible for conducting risk based IT performance audits to assess whether government programs and systems operate in compliance with IT policies, procedures, laws and regulations, and/or industry leading practices.The Senior IT Auditor II or IT Audit Team Leader position will assist with or oversee all aspects of assigned IT audits, which includes planning through completion of fieldwork, findings and report preparation and production, LAC presentation, audit file reviews and finalizations, and follow-up verification audit work related to unimplemented audit recommendations and audit status reports. The positions will assist with or facilitate the following:

Development of the audit scope, audit budgets, and calendars

Development of written findings and reports drafts

The positions may assist with or supervise, develop, and coach IT audit staff and assist with or provide day-to-day oversight of all stages of the IT audit process for specific audit projects in consultation with the IT audit manager. The positions must manage their time effectively as well as be able to perform under heavy, diverse, and complex workloads to produce quality deliverables within established timeframes or deadlines. The positions may assist with or perform IT audit contract monitoring duties to ensure compliance with contract provisions. The positions will assist with or provide training related to the IT audit function and best practices. The positions will provide trainings to other audit staff through activities such as, on-the-job trainings and informal and formal presentations and communications.Other related IT audit functions and duties as deemed necessary.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications: Senior IT Auditor IIBachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university, in a field of study relevant to information technology, information security/assurance, information systems management, computer science, computer engineering, or other related fields. Three or more years of professional experience in IT auditing.This experience should include one year at the IT senior auditor level or equivalent and an active CISA certification that will be maintained throughout the duration of employment.Educational transcripts will be requested to validate education.Minimum Qualifications: IT Audit Team LeaderBachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university, in a field of study relevant to information technology, information security/assurance, information systems management, computer science, computer engineering, or other related fields. Five or more years of professional experience in IT auditing.This experience should include two years at the IT senior auditor level with some supervisory experience and an active CISA certification that will be maintained throughout the duration of employment.Educational transcripts will be requested to validate education.Substitutions:Progressively responsible for IT audit work, or other similarly related work experience, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications in addition to the Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of, or experience with, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (i.e., the Yellow Book) and other internal control standards, such as Green Book or COSO.

Knowledge of, or experience with, relevant IT auditing standards, frameworks, and regulations, such as COBIT, IIA GTAGs, FISCAM, NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley 404, etc.

CISM, CISSP, or other IT audit related certifications.

Commitment to ongoing career development, including audit project management skills.

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, including the ability to anticipate issue and develop appropriate solutions.

Demonstrated ability to work well under deadlines and heavy workloads.

Excellent written and verbal skills.

Experience providing support, mentoring, and feedback to other team members and assistance with onboarding and ongoing support to new team members.

Competency with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of, or experience with, audit management software and electronic audit workpaper packages.

Conditions of Employment:

Must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check. The OSA conducts background checks for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history.

State employee transfer applicants must disclose any corrective actions within the last 2 years and must currently be in good standing.

Must be a Colorado resident.

Appeal Rights :

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.

Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb .

A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental InformationWHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: The following materials must be submitted by the application deadline to be considered for this position:

Cover letter- Your cover letter should provide a summary of why you want to work for the Colorado Office of the State Auditor and why the position appeals to you. Please also include how your previous experience demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Resume

Transcripts- An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Office of the State Auditor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Vicky Lane, at vicky.lane@coleg.gov or call (303) 869-2805 The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.AgencyState of ColoradoAddressSee the full announcement by clickingthe "Printer" icon located above the job titleLocation varies by announcement, Colorado, Websitehttps://careers.colorado.gov/ApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email