Job Overview

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge of performance auditing standards or program evaluation principles and practices.
• Ability to collect and interpret performance-related data.
• Familiarity with research methods and design.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and statistical software.
• Ability to plan and organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to adapt to the special demands of the job and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, associates, and the public.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to work effectively in pressure situations and respond well to unusual circumstances.
• Proven aptitude for clear and concise written and oral communications.
• Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and contractual provisions.
• Aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Familiarity with federal & state laws, rules and regulations, and governmental operations.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a field related to performance auditing.
• One year of employment in professional performance audit or program evaluation work. Disciplines considered relevant to performance auditing include, but are not limited to, public administration, social sciences, political science, statistics, accounting, journalism, business, economics, and law. Professional audit or program evaluation work is interpreted as work performed as a performance auditor, legislative analyst, program evaluator, or related occupation.
• Strong preference given to candidates with a master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business administration, accounting, or related field.

Allowed Substitutions

• A master’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration or an allied discipline may be substituted for one year of the general experience.
• A certified public accountant certification may be substituted for one year of general experience.

Benefits

• Starting pay range between $66,900 and $85,023, depending on experience
• Full State of Connecticut benefits (yes, they’re great)
• Generous vacation AND sick time that rolls over (no more use-it-or-lose-it time!)
• Ability to vest into excellent state retirement health insurance
• Ability to vest into the state’s pension program
• Flexible schedule
• Currently a hybrid role – you’ll work in our Hartford office and remotely
• Actual work-life balance (we don’t just talk about it, we live it)
• Free parking in a secure garage when you work in the Hartford office
• Recently renovated, state-of-the-art office (it still has that new office smell)
• And more…

How to Apply

The Connecticut Auditors of Public Accounts is hiring for two Program Analyst/Performance Auditor 1 positions. Recent MPA/MPP graduates or those who will fulfill their degree requirements by May 2023 would be ideal candidates.

Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements should submit resume, cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum requirements and three professional references by e-mail to apaperformancepositions@cga.ct.gov. If mail is necessary, please send to: Auditors of Public Accounts 165 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Attn: APA Position.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.