DIR - Internal Auditor IV (Senior Auditor)

00058964

06/12/2026

06/26/2026

Internal Auditor IV/V (Senior Auditor)

1203-1204/B25-B27

Air Force: 8I200, 87Q0

Exempt

1

Internal Audit

$7,083.34 - $9,000/month

Regular

40

None

300 W. 15th Street #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701

https://dir.texas.gov/

People and Culture Office

Careers@dir.texas.gov

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Performs advanced to highly advanced (senior-level) internal auditing work. Work involves planning, scheduling, investigating, coordinating, sampling, conducting and reviewing functions, records, contracts, financial statements, and internal control structures, reporting results on agency practices and processes, and following up on previous audit work performed. Determines compliance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts; assessing the adequacy of controls; determining whether operations and information technology processes are effective; and determining whether agency goals and objectives are accomplished. Work is performed in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (2024) Global Internal Audit Standards, agency and Internal Audit’s policies and procedures.

Works under minimal supervision, with considerable to extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This role is responsible for performing internal audits that are highly complex in nature or primarily large in scale, and will perform the following functions:

• Develops audit scopes, programs, objectives, procedures, and deliverables designed to evaluate internal controls and provide clear conclusions on audit objectives.
• Reviews audit work for completeness, conformity with professional standards, consistency in methodology, and compliance with statutes, regulatory requirements, and legal guidance.
• Recommends improvements to business processes, information systems, and accounting or management procedures to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Presents information to key stakeholders, including board members, executive leadership, and department managers.
• Prepares and deliver formal audit reports that clearly communicate results, conclusions, and required actions.
• Monitors and assess changes in professional auditing standards, pronouncements, and federal audit requirements; communicate relevant updates to management.
• Serves as a liaison to external auditors and external organizations and coordinate management responses for both internal and external audit activities.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, information technology, economics, or related field.
• Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Five (5) years of full‑time experience conducting audits of financial systems or evaluating program effectiveness, efficiency, or compliance.
• At least three (3) of those years must include leading internal audits, performing risk assessments, and developing fieldwork plans, audit objectives, and related procedures.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
• Experience auditing or assessing information systems, cybersecurity programs, or technology‑driven business processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report‑writing skills, with the ability to present complex audit results to executive leadership and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards; and information technology principles, terminology, analytics, programming, automated systems, and queries.
• Knowledge of management systems; business, financial, and non-financial processes; and system/process mapping.
• Skill in use of a computer, in applicable software and applications, in sampling techniques, in working professionally with internal and external clients, and in developing clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to compose clear and concise audit documentation and reports; to gather, understand, and analyze accurate and relevant data and information; to quantify results; to evaluate documents for accuracy and legal conformance; to conduct effective interviews and internal/external meetings; to work independently and/or in a team environment; to manage time and priorities efficiently; to be adaptive to changing work environments/requirements; and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws.
• Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of any critical infrastructure researched, worked on, or accessed for work purposes.

• Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred).

• Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.
• Criminal background check.

• Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking.
• Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
• Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.