Business Process Audit and Data Analytics Lead (Auditor IV)

This position works as a part of Fairfax County's Internal Audit Office (IAO) is to oversee complex business process audits, investigations, and data analytics initiatives. Will also play a key leadership role in maintaining internal audit standards, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting accountability throughout county departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Process Audits: Oversees and supervises staff conducting business process audits. Manages audit schedules, reviews workpapers, drafts reports, and ensures compliance with government auditing standards. Provides coaching, conduct evaluations, and recommend program updates.
• Data Analytics: Serves as IAO's subject matter expert in data analytics. Advises on audit-related data strategies, develops data models, and applies tools (e.g., AI, Excel, Logikcull) to enhance audit evidence and insights.
• Investigations: Conducts investigations related to fraud, waste, abuse, or ethical violations. Performs interviews, gather and analyze evidence, and communicate findings through detailed, professional reports. Supports hotline response efforts and follow-up evaluations.
• Professional Development & Engagement: Stays current with developments in auditing standards, regulations, and local government operations. Participates in training, professional organizations, and county initiatives to support continuous improvement in IAO operations.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Acts as consultant in systems planning, design, and implementation ensuring effective use of control techniques and efficient use of resources;
• Plans the scope of an audit, performs risk assessment, and develops a risk-based fieldwork audit program;
• Evaluates procedures and preparations for system backup and reconstruction, and business continuity;
• Examines and analyzes automated files, records, and other documentation of existing systems to determine accuracy and compliance with County policies, procedures, and standards;
• Tests transactions and reviews system specifications to ensure that controls are adequate and operational;
• Advises Internal Audit staff in uses and techniques of the computer as an audit tool;
• Presents oral and written reports to management, communicating findings and recommendations;
• Analyzes complex department operations for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with policies and procedures;
• Conducts investigative audits to examine allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse;
• Evaluates department responses to audit reports;
• Performs assigned follow-up audits of department action plans;
• Performs quality control reviews of other staff members' workpapers.
• Directs, monitors, and supervises assigned audits and projects;
• Counsels and guides lower level auditors on assigned projects;

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.) Thorough knowledge of computer data and system security;

• Thorough knowledge of the design and testing of computer applications controls;
• Thorough knowledge of data extraction and analysis software tools;
• Thorough knowledge of internal auditing standards, procedures, techniques, and internal control;
• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, methods, and practices;
• Thorough knowledge of management principles, methods, and practices;
• Ability to effectively use personal computers and common software, i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, and flowcharting;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to problem solve and analyze complex County operations;
• Ability to plan work, develop audit methodology, and complete assignments within established deadlines;
• Ability to work independently within established policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels, including senior management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, information systems, or related a field with major course work in accounting, auditing, finance, information systems and/or computer science; plus four years of professional experience in information systems or auditing.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Any one of the following certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Government auditing experience, including knowledge and experience working within the framework of Government Auditing Standards.
• Strong and thorough knowledge of internal audit standards, procedures, and techniques; management principles, principles, and practices; and the fundamentals of accounting, finance, and IT systems.
• Experience in the use of data analytics software.
• Experience in performing fraud or ethics investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Fairfax County Government operations.
• Excellent communication skills needed in providing management with recommendations for improvement, both orally and in writing, to successfully bring about positive change.
• Experience in supervising staff.