Auditor Intermediate - Job ID 82797

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At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

This posting will be used to fill two vacancies. One position is projected to end in December 2026 and the second will end in March 2027.

As an Auditor Intermediate at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the position directly supports the agency's mission to enhance accountability, compliance, and operational excellence. The Auditor Intermediate position plays a critical role in conducting internal audits across the agency to ensure effective internal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance with applicable statutes, policies, and procedures. Working under limited supervision and with guidance from senior audit staff, the Auditor Intermediate ensures that documented controls are properly structured and implemented. The role further requires evaluating existing controls using sufficient and reliable evidence and ensuring that conclusions drawn from the test results are fully supported by this evidence. Successful candidates will have at least two years of experience in one of the following areas: operational or program audits, financial analysis or consulting, or business analysis or consulting. They must demonstrate strong attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, organizational capabilities, and effective time management. This position grants unrestricted access to agency activities, records, systems, property, and personnel to conduct thorough and impactful evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional experience conducting operational or IT audits, or financial/business analysis (*NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, Business Administration/Management, or related field substitutes for one year of professional experience.)

Experience rapidly acquiring in-depth knowledge of unfamiliar operational, program, financial, technological, and regulatory domains, with a proven ability to document and analyze critical subject areas.

Experience assessing compliance with federal and state laws, statutes, and organizational policies.  

Experience leveraging data analysis to identify trends and derive critical insights. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas, produce organized documentation, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Experience recognizing areas for process enhancement and proposing practical, effective solutions

Effective interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, management, and clients.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Management, or a related field.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Institute of Internal Auditors Standards, and Internal Control Frameworks such as COSO/COBIT.

Experience assessing how processes/internal controls are structured and implemented to ensure they achieve desired outcomes effectively.

Experience creating thorough, well-structured documentation and effectively summarizing findings to support conclusions.

Experience conducting IT Audits or IT Business Analysis

Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a structured and timely manner.

Proven ability to establish, develop, and maintain communication and strong working relationships with client contacts.

About Pollution Control Agency 

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.