Audit Specialist - DOT 4 (In-Training)

• Design risk-based audit plans and advisory engagement plans, focusing on high-priority areas for assurance and consulting engagements.
• Develop audit work programs that define the scope, objectives, and procedures.
• Conduct audit and advisory engagements by obtaining and interpreting complex information and ensure conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Consult with senior management on audits, compliance, and appropriate criteria.
• Review financial and administrative records, systems, and internal controls to assess compliance.
• Conduct interviews and discussions with auditees to gather insights for audits.
• Prepare legible and logical working papers, correspondence and draft and final audit reports, ensuring clear communication of findings and actionable recommendations.
• Lead entrance and exit conferences, communicating audit objectives and findings effectively.
• Mentor and guide other Audit Specialists.
• Advise and review workpapers and audit drafts for accuracy and completeness.
• Travel independently to fieldwork sites to conduct on-site audit work.

• Experience designing, planning, and leading complex risk-based assurance and consulting engagements that evaluate governance, risk management, internal controls, and program performance.
• Skills to develop engagement scopes, objectives, and methodologies; conduct risk assessments and preliminary surveys; and ensure adherence to professional auditing standards throughout the engagement lifecycle.

• Skills to evaluate organizational governance structures, internal control systems, and risk management processes to determine adequacy, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Skills to identify control deficiencies, systemic risks, and operational vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

• Skills to analyze complex financial, administrative, and operational information to assess compliance, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Skills to review financial records, business processes, and information systems; identifies trends, risks, and anomalies; and apply analytical tools and audit technologies to support conclusions.

• Experience preparing clear, logical, and standards-compliant audit workpapers, correspondence, and reports.
• Experience developing well-supported findings and recommendations; ensuring documentation meets professional auditing standards; and communicating technical information in an accessible and defensible manner.

• Ability to provide expert consultation and guidance to executive leadership, management, and staff on audit results, internal controls, governance practices, and compliance requirements.
• Skills to lead entrance and exit conferences; facilitate discussions; and maintain collaborative professional relationships with stakeholders.

• Skills to serve as a technical lead or Auditor-in-Charge on complex engagements.
• Sills to provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to audit staff; reviews workpapers and reports; and ensures consistency, quality, and adherence to professional standards and established audit methodologies.

• Experience applying Global Internal Audit Standards and applicable federal, state, and agency requirements throughout audit and advisory work.
• Skills to maintain independence, objectivity, and professional judgment while ensuring audit integrity and methodological consistency.

• Experience researching, interpreting, and applying applicable ethics laws and regulatory requirements.
• Skills to provide clear guidance to management and staff; develop written communications regarding ethics inquiries; and coordinate with oversight bodies and stakeholders on complex compliance issues.

• Skills to design, develop, and deliver technical training and professional development activities.
• Skills to create instructional materials; support onboarding and staff development; evaluate training effectiveness; and promote continuous learning within the audit function.

• Experience exercising sound professional judgment in evaluating risk, interpreting standards, and forming audit conclusions.
• Experience making independent determinations on complex issues; manages sensitive or high-risk assignments; and maintains objectivity and confidentiality.

• Skills to communicate complex and technical information clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Skills to conduct interviews, facilitate meetings and presentations, and prepare professional communications tailored to diverse audiences.

• Experience managing multiple complex engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to adjust priorities based on emerging risks or management requests and maintain productivity in varied work environments.

• Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth and takes action to meet the needs of others.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to travel and transport necessary equipment efficiently, including to remote locations.

• Government Auditing and Public Sector Compliance: Ability to apply knowledge of government auditing practices, public sector accounting principles, and federal and state regulatory frameworks when evaluating programs, grants, and public agency operations.
• Team Coordination and Informal Leadership: Skills to support coordination of audit team activities, promote collaboration, and assist with onboarding and development of new staff while contributing to a positive and productive team environment.
• Advanced Audit Evidence and Documentation Techniques: Skills to utilize structured and defensible methods for collecting, validating, and documenting audit evidence. Ability to apply data analysis techniques and maintain organized electronic documentation systems that support audit conclusions.

This is an Audit Specialist – DOT 4 position.

However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.

The base salaries for each level are: Audit Specialist – DOT 4: $69,744 – $93,804

In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.

For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.