About the role#
This is a part-time internship with the Office of the Legislative Auditor General. You will join audit teams to receive training in audit methodology and process. The schedule is flexible, typically 20 to 25 hours per week, and is arranged around your school schedule. This is an at-will position. All offers are conditioned upon the successful completion of an FBI-level fingerprint background check.
What you'll do#
- Conduct efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, financial, and organizational performance reviews of state government agencies.
- Support senior performance auditors and auditors-in-charge by gathering and interpreting data.
- Distill complicated data sets and concepts into reports and infographics for various audiences.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate state agencies.
- Conduct interviews, field observations, and document reviews of audited agencies.
- Compile information into reports for legislators and other public officials.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a master’s program in public administration, public policy, economics, or a closely related field.
- Must be non-partisan.
- An aptitude for understanding qualitative and quantitative analytics, as well as organizational and financial controls.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to maintain effective working relationships.
- Stellar writing and presentation skills to communicate audit conclusions.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25.22 per hour.
- Status: Part-time, not eligible for benefits.
About State of Utah
The State of Utah operates as a government agency providing services across 30 state departments. It employs over 21,000 people in various roles throughout the region. Founded in 1896, the organization maintains its headquarters in Taylorsville. Its operations support public infrastructure and community services across the state.
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