Senior Audit Data Analyst - Data Analytics and Technology Audit

Harris County is the 3rd most populous county in the nation, providing numerous services to the community including public health services, disaster recovery, flood mitigation, and justice administration. The Harris County Auditor's Office is led by the County Auditor and includes the Accounting and Internal Audit divisions. They are charged with financial oversight of the more than 90 departments throughout Harris County. The work of the Harris County Auditor's Office is not only critical and essential but impactful! We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing objective, value-added services to drive the mission of the Office and Harris County. If you want to use your skills and knowledge to protect public interest and enhance the public trust in County government, then consider applying for our Senior Audit Data Analyst role!

What We Offer Future Team Members

• Competitive pay; up to $108,000.00 commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs, including a zero-premium medical plan for employees (spouse and dependent coverage available at a cost)
• Outstanding retirement program
• Corporate memberships and discounts
• Hybrid telework
• Family-friendly workplace, including up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (accruals based on length of service) and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Subsidized transit/commute/ parking
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

Job Overview

The Internal Audit Division - Data Analytics and Technology Audit Department is looking for a dedicated team player who shares their passion for data and process improvement to provide analytic support to the Harris County organization. The Senior Audit Data Analyst will:

• Deliver analytic results while adhering to phases of the analytics lifecycle which includes requirements gathering, acquisition of data, data preparation, data analysis, end-user review, presentation/reporting, deployment, and continuous monitoring for improvement.
• Effectively manage multiple projects to ensure operational efficiency and successful completion within established timelines.
• Develop and implement continuous monitoring processes using data analytics to mitigate potential risks and improve performance.
• Provide impactful insight and interpretation into the organization's identified risks through compelling visuals (e.g., dashboards, data visualizations).
• Effectively communicate results of analyses to help non-technical/non-statistical personnel understand data analytic concepts.
• Establish and maintain trusting relationships with departments/executive leadership by leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Provide periodic training and guidance to help others, including non-data analysts, build foundational analytic skills as well as promote collaboration amongst analysts across multiple Harris County departments.
• Proactively identify processes and resources to implement industry-leading technologies that enhances data analysis and auditing functions.
• Assist the Audit Division's quality control program for compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards through the tracking and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Conduct quality assessments to ensure compliance with department requirements and alignment with industry-leading data analytic practices.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for third party software/applications utilized by the Auditor's Office.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, computer science, data science, management information systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Willingness to achieve a relevant certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, CISA, CIA), is a preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) to seven (7) years of overall experience, with a blend of data analytics and support experience.
• Three (3 ) years of experience in technology development and, building/deploying technology solutions.
• Three (3 ) years of experience performing data analysis, statistical and/or modeling using data analytics tools (e.g., Power Bi, SQL, Python, ACL, etc.) internal controls, and/or external/internal financial audits.
• Three (3 ) years of experience in designing and developing data visualizations using visualization software and tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAS Visual Analytics, etc.).
• Three (3 ) years of hands-on coding experience using: SQL, Python, Java, R, and/or SparkR is helpful.
• Three (3 ) years of experience in relational databases, performing data transformations and data modelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Teams, Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze complex information and identify anomalies and trends.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong understanding of how data bases are designed and function.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent business communication skills (verbal and written) to articulate problems, make decisions and to independently engage with organizational stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and follow through on multiple concurrently assigned projects in a timely manner and with flexibility.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, multiple-deliverables, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of judgment, discretion, and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Nature of Work

• Hybrid telework schedule | Monday - Friday | 40 hrs. per week | Exempt
• Physical requirements for the position are the ability to sit for extended periods of time and the ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. and lift/carry up to 20 lbs.

• Occasional travel throughout Harris County as needed.
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek or on weekends when special projects or deadlines need to be met.

The mission of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to be an independent and progressive organization recognized for professionalism in carrying out the County Auditor's statutory duties and responsibilities. The vision of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to create and maintain an environment of sound fiscal management and efficient financial operations at all levels of county government, while providing support to Commissioners Court, County Officials, Department Heads, and the public with the highest level of integrity and financial stewardship.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

Salary : $108,000