Auditor IV - Information Technology (IT) Auditor - Denver, CO
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Auditor IV - Information Technology (IT) Auditor - Denver, CO
Salary
$95,892.00 - $110,268.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA 50005036-08/25
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
Division of Audit
Opening Date
08/22/2025
Closing Date
8/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80224
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Lynn Livingston, LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOT
CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/benefits) for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) .
CDOT for All
CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
This work unit exists to fulfill the statutory requirement of CRS 43-1-106(12) for the Division to conduct Internal audits on the department to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the department; external audits on persons entering into contracts with the department, as deemed necessary or advisable by the Transportation Commission; federally required audits as are delegated to the Commission or the Department to perform; financial audits in order to ensure the financial integrity of the department and other audits as the executive director may deem necessary.
About the Position
This position functions as a subject matter expert/staff authority with expertise in data analysis, data analytical tools and population sampling techniques. This position provides technical support on SAP, Excel and other systems/software to Audit staff and makes recommendations to CDOT management on audit electronic data practices.
The position is additionally responsible for drafting and updating Audit Division work programs, performing audit steps, analyzing data, and evaluating audit work for compliance with applicable standards (Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Audit Division policy and procedures.
Major Duties include but are not limited to:
Data Analytics
Conducts data analysis to identify and address areas of CDOT risk and ensures the Audit team understands and considers these risks in performing their audit work.
Chooses a sample of a population using statistical or other sampling criteria for analyses.
Extracts and analyzes data from SAP and other systems using various tools such as Excel to contribute to Audit reports.
Provides technical support on SAP, Excel and other systems/software utilized by CDOT to staff.
Oversees the data analyses done by Audit staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Audit Planning and Programs
Prepares a review/audit work program for each review and/or audit, to be approved by the Audit Director, which must comply, as appropriate, with the requirements of GAGAS, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), CDOT Audit Division policies and procedures, and any other applicable standards.
Determines population and sample selection of items being audited.
Develops work program procedures that will achieve objectives that will provide reasonable assurance that work performed results in appropriate conclusions and findings.
Effectively plans reviews/audits to maximize team resources, hours available, calendar deadlines, and add value to CDOT.
Creates AuditBoard work projects, including incorporating the approved work program into the planning, fieldwork, report writing, and finalization steps.
Determines data requirements and analytical procedures to be used.
Working Papers
Review and as necessary, compiles review/audit evidence relating to the review/audit objectives that is relevant and sufficient to support the conclusions reached.
Ensures data used is complete and accurate.
Develops elements of a finding or provides an audit conclusion that meets the objectives of the audit/review and are supported by audit evidence.
If necessary, makes recommendations and/or conclusions that provide value to the applicable parties.
Reporting
Reviews and evaluates responses to recommendations to ensure management addresses risks identified and takes appropriate action to resolve audit findings.
Prepares reports and/or written correspondence as necessary to communicate results of audits/reviews in an objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely manner.
Assists with the presentation of audit/review results to the Transportation Commission's Audit Review Committee as deemed necessary.
Professional Development
Complies with GAGAS and CDOT Audit Division policy standards regarding continuing professional education requirements.
Maintains current knowledge of statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, accounting, and auditing standards related to the audit/review activities performed in the Audit Division. This knowledge will be used to answer technical inquiries of CDOT personnel. This knowledge will also be used to instruct CDOT personnel on auditing standards and Audit Division processes.
Special Projects
Participates in special projects or other duties as assigned.
Supports the Audit Division's commitment to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and providing suggestions for improvement in the Audit Division and throughout CDOT.
Work Environment:
Daytime work hours Monday - Friday.
You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
May be required at times to work offsite at external entities' places of business.
May be required occasionally to travel overnight to conduct fieldwork or for conferences/training purposes.
In-state travel, although infrequent, may be required.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:
8 years of full-time professional in auditing, accounting or a closely related field which included at least four (4) years of full-time experience performing IT, financial, performance, or compliance audits. Must have experience performing audits services that included IT related components.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of relevant education and experience that equals 8 years.
Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in auditing, accounting, or another field of study closely related to the major duties of this position will be considered.
Experience performing IT, financial, performance, or compliance audits that included audit services with IT related components.
Substitution:
Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or a current valid CIA certificate will substitute for five (5) years of the requirement. If you are a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), please attach a copy of your certification to your online application.
NOTE: If using education to qualify, a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degrees conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
Preferred Qualifications
TheExceptional Applicantwill be an experienced Auditor with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
Excellent skills and experience in data analysis, data analytical tools and population sampling techniques
Holds an additional active professional license or certification (e.g. CPA, CFE, CISA, CIA) or a master's degree in related field;
Experience providing technical support technical support on SAP, Excel and/or other systems/software;
Experience applying standards such as (Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Institute of Internal Auditor Standards, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Audit and Attestation Standards;
Ability to partner with the audit management team and CDOT staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
Excellent written communication skills;
Excellent reasoning, analytical, research and problem solving ability;
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
Strong time and project management skills;
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
Excellent oral communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills;
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Leadership skills and experience;
Negotiation skills to find mutually acceptable solutions, building consensus through give and take;
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
Strong attention to technical detail;
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Gmail, Google, and ability to quickly learn other software systems.
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
A cover letterthat describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
A detailed chronological resume.Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred or your official NACES accreditation report.Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with "Accurate." Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com (https://www.accurate.copm/) . Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Lynn Livingston at LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us or call 303-757-9110 .
Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.
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Please describe your experience peforming audit services that included IT components. Provide the names of employer(s) where you performed this work and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr) Please do not write "See Resume"
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f you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the @type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
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A chronological resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Did you attach a resume and a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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