Management Analyst 5 - Internal Auditor

State of Washington$78K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Education or experience in auditing, accounting, or IT security.
  • Experience in conducting internal and external audits or investigations.
  • Strong analytical skills for business operations and compliance assessment.
  • Required certifications related to auditing standards.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct internal audits aligning with the audit plan.
  • Collaborate on audit projects with the Audit Section Manager.
  • Monitor compliance and internal control practices.
  • Integrate audit findings into strategic planning or risk analysis.
  • Provide recommendations for improving controls and processes.

Benefits

  • Flexible/hybrid work schedule available after training.
  • Career growth opportunities within the Risk Management Division.
  • Engage in meaningful work that supports government efficiency.
  • Development and training to enhance auditing skills.
  • Collaborative team-oriented environment.
Full Job Description
Salary: $6,542.00 - $8,801.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: RMD_MA5_#1940_2026
Department: Washington State Patrol
Division: Risk Management Division
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!
  • Do you thrive in a team environment?
  • Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?

Duties
The Risk Management Division's (RMD) Audit Section exists to support the Chief and Senior Management in the effective discharge of their respective duties. Using available resources and sound professional judgement, the Audit Section is tasked with providing independent assurance and advisory services. Assurance engagements provide an independent evaluation of in place controls and processes. Advisory engagements provide recommendations and guidance to improve controls, processes, and risks.

Services provided by the Audit Section include financial, operational, and control activities. The Audit Section will report on the adequacy of internal controls, the accuracy and propriety of transactions, the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded, and the level of compliance with policies, procedures, government laws and regulations, and appropriate accreditation standards. Additionally, the Audit Section will provide analyses, recommendations, counsel, and information concerning the activities reviewed.

The Audit Section contributes to an efficient, effective, and accountable government by providing audit services that focus on:
  • Achievement of the agency's strategic goals and objectives
  • Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information
  • Effectiveness and efficiency of operations and programs
  • Compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, procedures, grant and contract terms
  • Safeguarding assets and use of state resources

The Internal Auditor will support the mission and objectives of the Audit Section by assisting the Audit Section Manager with conducting audits and providing audit consultation.

Our new teammate will be able to:

  • Conduct internal audits according to the internal audit plan using excellent critical thinking, discretion and independent judgement.
  • Collaborate on additional audit work as needed to support the completion of audits conducted or facilitated by the Audit Section under the supervision of the Audit Section Manager.
  • Monitor Internal Controls and compliance practices.
  • Collaborate on integrating audit results into strategic and operational planning, and risk analysis and continual improvement of the audit program.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Education, certification, or documented work experience in auditing, accounting, Information Technology security, forensic accounting, conducting internal audits, external audits, investigations, inspections, detailed analysis of business operations, or examination of records for accuracy, support, and compliance.
The full position description is available upon request.

Equity Competencies:
  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.
  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. It may be that lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this role but you're not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Supplemental Information
NOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.
Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click hereto determine your eligibility.

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Questions?
Please contact Aleesha Brown at (360) 704-2312 or via e-mail at
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