Audit Project Manager

Job Description

Make an impact with a career in audit! The Texas Office of Inspector General was established to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in publicly funded state Health and Human Services programs. We are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help create a better future.

Our office provides a collaborative and supportive workplace culture to grow your career and help positively impact the lives of Texans. Our success is truly based on our people. This is why we commit to supporting our people not only in professional growth, but also in our commitment to work life balance. Audit team members enjoy meaningful, challenging and diverse audit work, a supportive and innovative work environment, coaching and mentor programs, and many more benefits. Position offers a hybrid schedule of telework and in-office work. This position’s ability to telework will be determined by agency and division telework policies and will be required to come into the office, as directed, to fulfill essential job functions.

The Audit Project Manager performs highly advanced and managerial (senior level) auditing work overseeing complex audits for the Health and Human Services (HHS) system as a part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Audit and Inspections Division (OIG Audit). OIG is responsible for preventing, detecting, auditing, inspecting, reviewing, and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in the provision of Medicaid and other HHS programs. Work is conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and OIG Audit policies and procedures.

Work involves managing all aspects of an audit, including the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of each assigned audit project. The Audit Project Manager assigns and oversees daily work activities for audit teams engaged in specific work assignments, develops final audit scope and objectives, establishes audit timelines and budgets, and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to audit projects. The Audit Project Manager leads project-level risk and controls assessments, develops and executes audit programs, and leads all verbal and written audit client communications. In addition to project management responsibilities, the Audit Project Manager may represent the OIG Audit and Inspections Division at meetings, interact with internal and external stakeholders, and participate in work groups.

This position contributes expertise in professional auditing standards and other areas requiring extensive experience in governmental auditing and auditing techniques; contributes to the development of staff assigned to audit projects; and may be tasked with researching and evaluating legislative-related inquiries and analyses. Work is performed under minimal direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

OIG Audit conducts risk-based performance audits related to (a) services delivered through medical providers and contractors and (b) programs, functions, processes, and systems within the HHS system and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), to help identify and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse. Audits may result in recommendations to improve the provision and delivery of health and human services in the state. Auditors may also identify questioned or unsupported costs.

Essential Job Functions

EJF 1: Project Management (35%)

• Leads, supervises, and assigns tasks in the planning, completion, and review of all aspects of an audit, including the preparation of key deliverables in the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of a project.
• Responsible for monitoring, tracking, and achieving audit objectives within established budgets and timeframes.
• Ensures project-level objectives are achieved.
• Communicates expectations, evaluates performance, and provides feedback to staff about their performance.
  
  

EJF 2: Communication (30%)

• Develops and presents oral and written information, including audit status meetings, results, and recommendations, concisely and accurately to auditees and internal management.
• Prepares and reviews audit documentation in conformance with auditing standards and effective business writing practices.
• Leads the report-writing process to clearly communicate audit results and recommendations.
• Leads, coaches, and mentors OIG Audit staff in the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, technical audit skills, and the application of audit standards.
• Communicates staff performance with OIG Audit management.
  
  

EJF 3: Audit Execution/Technical (25%)

• Assigns and reviews work performed by audit teams to ensure (a) necessary audit steps were completed and sufficiently documented, (b) audit documentation adhered to applicable standards, policies, and procedures, and (c) evidence obtained during the audit fully supports reported conclusions, findings, and recommendations.
• Conducts review of audit documentation, provides written feedback, and prepares the project for quality review.
• Ensures audits are conducted in compliance with professional standards and OIG Audit policies and procedures.
• May assess IT systems and controls (general and application).
  
  

EJF 4: Other (10%)

• Performs other work as assigned, such as serving on workgroups, developing and delivering training, interviewing and selecting career ladder staff.
  
  

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to develop in order to successfully perform in this position:

• Knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards.
• Knowledge of various audit methods.
• Knowledge of information technology/system controls.
• Knowledge of HHS and DFPS agency programs.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and systems.
• Skill in critical thinking.
• Skill in identifying and assessing internal control structures.
• Skill in identifying and assessing risks.
• Skill in sampling and interpreting results.
• Skill in data analysis techniques.
• Skill in identifying and applying audit criteria.
• Skill in developing audit procedure steps.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and drawing accurate and logical conclusions about information.
• Skill in understanding and communicating complex technical information.
• Skill in applying project management concepts to plan and monitor one’s own work and the work of others.
• Skill in supervising and coaching others and in providing feedback.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff and auditees.
• Skill in managing multiple individual and team projects to meet deadlines.
  
  

Registration Or Licensure Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed by, and in good standing with, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), a Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA), or a Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation obtained prior to 2018 or grandfathered in by the Institute of Internal Auditors).

Initial Selection Criteria

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
• At least three years of experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields as determined by the hiring manager.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed by, and in good standing with, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), a Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA), or a Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation obtained prior to 2018 or grandfathered in by the Institute of Internal Auditors).
• Advanced degrees may be substituted for one year of experience at the hiring manager’s discretion.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with major course work in auditing, accounting, finance, information technology, business administration, public policy, or a related business area.
• Experience in performance auditing, public sector auditing (information systems or financial), Single Audit Act federal compliance auditing, cost accounting, budgeting in Texas government, accounting and business processes, or HHS and DFPS programs.
• Relevant professional designations, advanced degrees, and years of experience will be considered in determining salary level.
  
  

Additional Information

The OIG is responsible for preventing, detecting, auditing, inspecting, reviewing, and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in the provision of HHS in Medicaid and other HHS programs. Potential employees of OIG are subject to criminal background checks in accordance with the HHS Human Resources policy. Selected applicants must complete a national fingerprint-based criminal background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to determine if they have criminal history record information that constitutes a bar to employment.

OIG will request that all applicants considered for an interview provide responses to essay questions. Failure to respond to the request could disqualify an applicant from the interview process.

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

MOS Code

36A, 70C, 310X, 651X, 751X, F&S, FIN10, 3402, 3404, 3408, 8844, 2R0X1, 6F0X1, 8I200, 65FX, 87Q0

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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