NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager (WMS2)
Thurston County – Tumwater, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $128K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dedicated Data Analytics Manager for the Washington State Department of Revenue's Internal Audit unit. The role focuses on utilizing analytical skills to identify red flags in large datasets, support revenue collection efforts, and enhance the agency's fraud detection capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Proactively engages with other data analytic experts in the nation and stays current on new tools and analytic approaches that can support DOR’s efforts of early fraud detection
Develops and implements custom data models to identify risk areas for the internal audit team and provides these models to agency management
Coordinates Agency efforts to follow up in red flags that could indicate waste, loss or misuse
Develops an agency-wide training program to train others throughout the agency on the discipline and benefits of Data Analytics for Red Flag detection
Develop presentations to leaders at DOR on how to build data analytic models and visualize data
Provide training on how data analytics can help us determine the effectiveness and efficiency of current controls and tests 100% of populations
Assists the Internal Audit team with data analytic Power BI dashboards to summarize the data analytics work performed
Provides the Audit dashboard to the Internal Audit Manager, Executive Team and to the Director
Takes initiative tomature the Data Analytics program, building a culture where there is greater understanding of how effective early detection through data analytics creates greater trust with the public, external auditors, and enhances DOR’s brand reputation
Explores the use of Artificial Intelligence such as machine learning or generative AI for Data Analytics
Position will also assist with IT related internal audit assurance and advisory services evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of controls to provide independent and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight through separate evaluations
This role prepares engagement letters and reports to aid Management and help them feel confident that their data had a second set of eyes and review over
Reports to Executive Management on gaps and recommendations from audit reports
Follows up on internal audit report recommendations and evaluates the corrective actions taken by management
Ensures high quality work is prepared that conforms to the rigorous Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Administers the Internal Audit program’s Data Analytics Program
Extracts and compiles data from agency and state enterprise systems
Creates and maintains databases, designs reports for detailed analysis of the data, confirms accuracy of reports produced, analyzes and interprets results, and remains alert for indicators of suspect activity
Develops continuous audit and monitoring techniques used by internal audit staff and other internal managers
Performs value added Red Flag Data Analytics and uses fraud detection techniques from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and IIA to develop new data analytic models for the Agency
Uses Data Analytics to identify unusual patterns, anomalies, and trends that could indicate red flags of suspect activity or errors within the datasets
Uses signs of exponential growth and historical data to help flag unusual patterns
Develops processes to monitor and analyze the accuracy and effectiveness of the data models and algorithms
Qualification
Required
Information technology (IT) experience to include: Advanced experience developing and implementing custom data models to identify risk areas for the internal audit team and for Agency management. Experience using data analytics for Fraud Detection as prescribed by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Advanced experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages, or mathematical/statistical software experience for data research, statistician or quantitative analytics experience
Experience managing and leading audits and performing the work to professional standards such as the following: The Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit standards, The Institute of Internal Auditors' technology audit guidance, Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS)
Experience evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, including IT controls, identifying gaps, and providing recommendations. The ability to define, prioritize, and identify actionable solutions to business problems, practices, collect relevant structured and unstructured information, and the ability to collaborate with clients to identify root causes and solve problems
Experience facilitating control meetings to identify the risks and controls to program data analytics effectively
Experience or familiarity with contemporary management principles and frameworks, such as the following: Information Systems and Control Association (ISACA), Control Objectives for Information and related Technologies (COBIT)
Preferred
Six years' experience in auditing (internal or external), and or performing data analytics for audit purposes
Experience developing and implementing custom data models to identify high risk areas
Have or actively pursuing relevant professional certifications in one or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information System Security professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Benefits
Defined benefit retirement plans
Health, dental and vision coverage
Deferred compensation plans
Student loan forgiveness
Medical flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care assistance
Washington State Employee Assistance Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation (annual leave)
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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