Staff Auditor II – Information Technology

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Office of the State Auditor

Staff Auditor II – Information Technology

*Anticipated Vacancy*

Opening Date: June 3, 2025

Closing Date: June 17, 2025
Job Class Code:  0769
Grade: 25
Administrative Unit:  Professional/ Technical
Salary Range: $55,637.09 – $78,032.29 *Salary includes a 2.25% stipend*   

Minimum starting salary established at $63,612.59 annually

Are you looking for a position to grow your career and add to your skills, expand your knowledge of information technology systems and auditing, and give you the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry? There is no better place to enhance your skills than the Maine Office of the State Auditor! As an IT Staff Auditor II, you will conduct independent and objective audits of information technology systems that support the State of Maine’s financial reporting and compliance with Federal program regulations.

Job Duties of a Staff  Auditor II – Information Technology (IT) position with the Office of the State Auditor:

·         Act as the external independent auditor conducting information technology (IT) audits of information systems used by Maine State government agencies. 

·         Employees in this classification work as part of a team to conduct IT audits of general and application controls used by State government. Work is performed under supervision by Senior and Principal Auditors.  Responsibilities include:

•  Providing support to lead auditors by assisting in the planning, designing and performance of IT audit work in support of the annual financial and compliance audit of the State of Maine, conducted in accordance with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
•  Identifying operational risks based on testing of information technology controls established to provide assurance that State-administered programs are in compliance with Federal laws, regulations, contracts, and agreements. 
•  Assisting in the development of written audit findings and recommendations based on IT control testing results. 

Agency Information: The Office of the State Auditor is an innovative organization that acts as the independent auditor for the State of Maine.  The Office works with Maine State Government agencies to complete the State’s annual Single Audit, comprised of the financial statement and Federal compliance audits.  The Office has the statutory authority to audit all accounts and other financial records of State government, including any counties, municipalities, and any organization, institution or other entity receiving or requesting an appropriation or grant from State government. 

Mission Statement: The Office of the State Auditor provides independent assurance that Maine government is accountable to the people.  We examine whether funds are spent legally and properly, and that data and systems are secure.  OSA auditors perform their work in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.  We are committed to meeting the changing needs of the people in Maine.

Knowledge of IT auditing standards, principles, techniques, methodologies, standards, and practices promulgated by the U.S. GAO, FISCAM and the Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

• Ability to communicate effectively and participate in working with a team of auditors.
• Ability to develop an understanding of agency policies, procedures and goals, and research and interpret Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations, compliance requirements, and auditing standards.