Election Auditor
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Job Description
Position: Election Auditor
Department: Department of the Secretary of State Division of Election Audits and Training
Schedule: MondayFriday Hybrid or In-Office Options Available
Job Class: 0612 Range 23 (Auditor II)
Salary: $49275.20 $69139.20 annually
Closing Date: July 15 2025
Join Our Team at the Department of the Secretary of State
At the Department of the Secretary of State we are a team dedicated to providing efficient and exceptional service to our community. We prioritize work-life balance and offer significant benefits to support our team in achieving professional success while maintaining personal well-being. Join a team that fosters a culture of teamwork integrity and continuous improvement offering opportunities for growth and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our citizens.
Are you ready to make a difference
We are seeking dedicated and collaborative individuals who excel in a dynamic growth-focused environment. If you are passionate about making a difference driving success and being part of a positive team culture we want you on our team.
About the Position:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Election Auditorto join the Division of Election Audits and Training. In this role you will conduct independent audits of Maines election processes including post-election tabulation audits and procedural audits of municipal election officials. This position blends statistical analysis with regulatory evaluation to ensure election integrity transparency and compliance. Youll lead the creation and execution of audit plans evaluate findings and contribute to system improvements that impact democracy in Maine.
What Were Looking For:
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team contributing to shared goals and supporting the work of others.
- Communication Skills: Clearly and effectively convey audit findings process insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Comfortable with evolving responsibilities and adjusting audit plans based on new data or procedural changes.
- Problem-Solving: A strategic thinker with strong critical thinking skills and a solution-oriented approach.
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy thoroughness and follow-through.
- Professionalism: Exhibits reliability discretion and sound judgment under pressure.
Key Competencies We Value:
- Emotional Intelligence: Remains calm and focused during sensitive audit processes and communicates respectfully with municipalities.
- Conflict Resolution & Feedback: Delivers constructive feedback with clarity and professionalism.
- Time Management: Organizes tasks to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Commitment to Excellence: Holds self to high standards and inspires others to do the same.
- Continuous Improvement: Eager to research innovate and evolve Maines audit protocols.
In this role you will:
- Design and implement post-election tabulation audit plans using statistical risk-limiting principles.
- Conduct procedural audits of municipal clerks and registrars election activities.
- Serve as lead auditor contributing technical expertise to team projects and statewide processes.
- Evaluate audit targets based on election results risk and compliance indicators.
- Interpret state and federal election laws administrative rules and audit standards.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with state and local election officials security experts and auditors to strengthen Maines electoral integrity.
Preferences will be given to candidates who have:
- A masters degree in a related field.
- Previous experience in election auditing or election operations.
- Working knowledge of Maine election laws and procedures.
- Familiarity with GAO/AICPA standards and risk-limiting audit techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Administration or related field and two (2) years of experience in accounting/auditing OR a six (6) year combination of education training and/or experience at a professional auditing or accounting level OR a 5 year combination of education training and/or experience at a professional auditing or accounting level which includes one year of experience at the Auditor I level.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions and successful candidates will be required to complete an I-9 form upon hire.
Why Join Our Team
No matter where you work across Maine state government youll be part of a workforce that embodies our state mottoDirigo or I leadproviding essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Fit: Take time for yourself with 13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage: The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance: The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.62 annual value).
- Retirement Plan: The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Matthew Dudley at
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply for this opening button along with uploading a cover letter current resume and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application please download and print one HERE or contact our office at. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resumebefore the closing dateto Secretary of State Office of Human Resources 29 State House Station Augusta ME 04330 or faxed to . Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in different ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note that reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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