Field Auditor I - IT Audit

SALARY RANGE (Grade 10A) CSA230: $58,591.61 to $87,319.19/yr. (Commensurate with experience)

This position will be based out of the Boston, Lawrence or Quincy OSA offices.  Please indicate your geographical preference in office location when applying per the application instructions below.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) offers a unique opportunity to work in a government environment that is high profile and has high expectations but is also committed to sustaining a healthy work/life balance.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Participate in the development of information technology (“IT”) performance audits of state agencies, departments, programs, and vendors who contract with the Commonwealth. Contribute to efforts that lead to quality audit work and the preparation of IT audit reports in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards.  IT auditors perform IT focused audits including, but not limited to, general and application control reviews, system security reviews, and disaster recovery and business continuity reviews.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Work under the direct supervision of a Senior IT Auditor or IT Audit Supervisor who reviews work product for accuracy and completeness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

IT Field Auditors in the Office of the State Auditor are expected to carry out the following work:

•       Participate in small IT audits, sections of large IT audits of related activities of Massachusetts state departments, institutions, authorities and/or contractors, and other activities and functions of the Commonwealth

•       Assist in the Information Technology aspects  of their assigned audits by providing technical expertise

•       Perform detailed IT audit tests as outlined in the approved IT audit program

•       Prepare quality work papers and schedules, which support the work performed during the IT audit, and meet all required department standards

•       Prepare IT audit findings when assigned by the Auditor-in-Charge. Compile and edit materials essential to the production of the audit report

•       Analyze and review minutes of meetings; policy and procedures manuals; contracts and agreements to determine the framework within which the entity should be operating. Inspect and test when appropriate to ensure compliance with the provisions of such documents

•       Review applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the auditee’s IT operations and perform IT testing to ensure compliance with such laws, rules, and regulations

•       Attend meetings and interviews held with department representatives and record results of such meetings

•       Prepare stand-alone work papers that adequately document work performed and conclusions reached; work papers are properly and clearly documented (i.e. - SPAC'ed)

•       Identify and clearly write the elements of a finding(s)  practice self-initiative in obtaining needed Certified Professional Education (CPE) credits on an ongoing basis (i.e. - pe