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Management Analyst 5 Internal Auditor


Job Location:

Thurston County, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 6542 - 8801
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description


If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!
  • Do you thrive in a team environment
  • Do you want a position with career growth opportunities

About the Agency & Division:

The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves communicate openly and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring training and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.


TheRisk Management Division (RMD)is comprised of the Audit Public Disclosure and Strategic Planning and Accountability addition to handling tort responsibilities for the agency the division also oversees the agencys internal audit program and services as the external audit liaison manages all areas of public records and disclosure issues ensures agency compliance to state mandates and CALEA standards and provides Lean program implementation and assistance agency-wide.
Duties

The Risk Management Divisions (RMD) Audit Section exists to support the Chief and Senior Management in the effective discharge of their respective duties. Using available resources and sound professional judgement the Audit Section is tasked with providing independent assurance and advisory services. Assurance engagements provide an independent evaluation of in place controls and processes. Advisory engagements provide recommendations and guidance to improve controls processes and risks.

Services provided by the Audit Section include financial operational and control activities. The Audit Section will report on the adequacy of internal controls the accuracy and propriety of transactions the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded and the level of compliance with policies procedures government laws and regulations and appropriate accreditation standards. Additionally the Audit Section will provide analyses recommendations counsel and information concerning the activities reviewed.

The Audit Section contributes to an efficient effective and accountable government by providing audit services that focus on:

  • Achievement of the agencys strategic goals and objectives
  • Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information
  • Effectiveness and efficiency of operations and programs
  • Compliance with laws regulations policies plans procedures grant and contract terms
  • Safeguarding assets and use of state resources

The Internal Auditor will support the mission and objectives of the Audit Section by assisting the Audit Section Manager with conducting audits and providing audit consultation.

Our new teammate will be able to:

  • Conduct internal audits according to the internal audit plan using excellent critical thinking discretion and independent judgement.
  • Collaborate on additional audit work as needed to support the completion of audits conducted or facilitated by the Audit Section under the supervision of the Audit Section Manager.
  • Monitor Internal Controls and compliance practices.
  • Collaborate on integrating audit results into strategic and operational planning and risk analysis and continual improvement of the audit program.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Education certification or documented work experience in auditing accounting Information Technology security forensic accounting conducting internal audits external audits investigations inspections detailed analysis of business operations or examination of records for accuracy support and compliance.
The full position description is available upon request.

Equity Competencies:
  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.
  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify consider again. It may be that lived experience volunteer positions or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this rolebut youre not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically.You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol
  • Ahealthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
  • An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities.
  • Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
  • Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
  • Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.
Supplemental Information

NOTE:This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to here. A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click hereto determine your eligibility.

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Required Experience:

IC