Job Description

Position: Performance Analyst 1 (More experienced candidates may be eligible for higher level positions)

What will you be doing?

The Ohio Performance Team at the Ohio Auditor of State offers a chance to make a difference in how government operates. Our staff come from a variety of professional backgrounds. Our team is highly collaborative, innovative, and supportive and we routinely incorporate new approaches and ideas to ensure our work provides the greatest value to the government and the public. To learn more about our team and the work that we perform, visit our website at

Generally, the Ohio Performance Team independently reviews state agencies, school districts, and local governments to identify solutions that improve government services for Ohioans. As a performance analyst you would review a variety of government agencies, programs, and policies and make recommendations to improve government operations, programs, and public policy. Our analysts gain broad exposure to policymakers and executives throughout state and local government in our work to evaluate if policies, processes, and functions are effective, efficient, or economical.

As a performance analyst, you will learn performance auditing techniques, fundamental management principles for public entities, and gain insight into government operations. Our team fosters a collaborative culture encouraging professional development, continuing education, and career growth. We offer a hybrid work environment with in-office and at-home schedules. Our audits may include site visits and on-site work with clients. Candidates should be self-motivated and have a desire to play a leading role in the transformation of government.

Why work for the Auditor of State?

Working for the AOS will allow you to achieve your career goals without sacrificing your personal goals

• Columbus based hybrid work environment
• Rapid advancement opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition and professional exam reimbursement
• Excellent benefits and retirement plan
  
  

These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. We feel that a strong work/life balance enhances our team members interactions with and contributions to their families, the community and our office, and that’s what we can offer!

What We’re Looking For

A bachelors or masters in a business or public administration, or other related field (e.g. organizational design, finance, mathematics, computer sciences)

In this round of hiring, our team is looking to also add skilled writers data visualization experts

Knowledge of: Analytical techniques; Ohio government structure; process design; project management and Lean Six Sigma.

Skill in: Problem solving and critical thinking; research and data/information synthesis capabilities; distilling and synthesizing complex concepts clearly and concisely; performing in a collaborative team atmosphere; working in a project-based environment meeting deadlines; desktop applications – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.); listening effectively; verbal, presentation, and written communication.

Ability to: Apply flexibility and agility to adapt to changing work priorities and circumstances; deal successfully with ambiguity; act with integrity and accountability; demonstrate inquisitiveness with strong willingness to learn; be customer focused, even in difficult circumstances; set priorities and apply self and time management skills to meet priorities; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate, & classify information; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; work alone on tasks.

Applicant must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, and will undergo a pre-employment background check.

That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, rapid advancement opportunities, create your own work schedule, have the option to work from home, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.

Organization

Auditor Of State

Agency Contact Name and Information

Recruiting@ohioauditor.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

60,000-65,000 - Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Business

Technical Skills

Data Analytics, Auditing, Business

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Results Oriented, Time Management, Written Communication

Agency Overview

With a statewide staff of more than 800 auditors and other professionals, the Auditor of State's office is responsible for auditing all public offices in Ohio, (nearly 6,000 entities). This includes cities, counties, villages, townships and schools.

Job Tags

Remote job, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Work from home, Work alone,

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