IT Auditor Intern-Data Analytics

The State Auditor's Office offers a chance for you to make a difference in how government operates. It's an excellent opportunity for innovators capable of critical thinking. It's your chance to join us in the search for new ideas to ensure our audits are relevant and provide value to the governments we audit. It's a career in which you can take pride in the work you do and the service we perform for the citizens of Washington State. #WeAreSAO  

SAO also offers a rare opportunity to work in a government environment that is high profile but also even paced. While we have high expectations for the depth and quality of work, we are also able to manage our project schedules to sustain a healthy work/life balance.

We offer seasonal and year-round paid internships with our audit teams across the state. length of internships is flexible but is scheduled to be three (3) months, with the potential to be extended.

A job and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life. We also offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:

• Full benefits package. Click here to learn more.
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Growth and development opportunities, including 80+ hours of training each biennium.
• Educational and professional certification reimbursements.
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect in the workplace.

Duties

IT Audit Interns work with our Data Analytic Team's staff to prepare financial data for state and local audits, develop data analytics reports, communicate with entity staff, and provide support for more complex IT audit related data procedures. Interns may be involved in several small assignments or one large assignment over the course of the internship. IT Audit Interns will be initially given routine data analysis assignments and work under direct supervision of a higher-level IT Auditor.

Qualifications

Successful Assistant State Auditors come from many backgrounds. We emphasize strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, excellent time management skills, and a strong desire for professional development.

What we are looking for:

Competency in accounting OR finance work

Competency in information systems OR computer science 

Have strong computer skills

Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Have basic knowledge of SQL (or another programming language)

Demonstration of qualifications can be achieved through formal education, training coursework, or relevant professional work experience. 

Preferred candidates will also:

Currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and have completed their sophomore year
Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Have intermediate knowledge of SQL (or other programming language)
Have basic knowledge of Power BI or Tableau
Have basic knowledge of Finance or Accounting

Supplemental Information

Benefits of working for the State of Washington and the State Auditor's Office (SAO):

• As a full-time State employee, you accrue vacation (12-22 days per year) and sick leave (1 day per month).
• Full-time employees are entitled to 12 paid holidays.
• You and your family members may be covered by medical (including vision), dental, and basic life insurance.
• As a new employee you will have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs to enroll in.
• We also offer paid training programs, flexible schedules and shared commuter options.

As a Washington state employee, you will also enjoy other benefits and discounts from various companies. Here are a few:

• WGU Washington is proud to offer a special discount for Washington state employees. As a Washington state employee, you are entitled to a 5 percent discount on our already affordable tuition rates for your first two terms!
• Discounts on phone services through Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.
• Ability to take advantage of the Home Use Program, allowing you to get selected Microsoft software at a reduced price.

Application Process:

To be considered, applicants must submit a completed application and provide complete responses on the supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete responses will result in disqualification of your application.

Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report.

If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing honorable discharge.

Questions may be directed to the application unit at applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and ideas in order to carry out the agency’s mission today and in the future. This includes ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported. We encourage you to join us.

The Office of the Washington State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or testing process, or who need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (564) 999-0947 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.