Quality Assurance Analyst

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to serve on our Risk Management Team. In this role, you will review and edit audit and special reports to ensure clarity, accuracy, and transparent structure, by working with internal parties within the organization’s risk management framework.

As part of our team, you will get to:

• Review, edit, and finalize audit reports across four divisions, ranging from concise (5–10 pages) to large-scale (200–500 pages) technical findings
• Assist with performing Engagement Quality Reviews on audits performed by OSA
• Contribute to the preparation of OSA's annual System of Quality Management Risk Assessment and ongoing monitoring
• Identify compliance risks related to applicable standards and internal policy, while ensuring OSA quality expectations
• Attend weekly meetings with report writers to provide editorial guidance over drafts, ensure clarity, and uphold agency writing standards
• Collaborate closely with Communications, Legal, and the broader writing team to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with agency messaging

OSA is the state’s Fiscal Watchdog . We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

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This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:

• Work-Life Balance:
• 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
• Generous paid time off each year
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation CalculatorEnrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
• An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit to learn more

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies

• Ability to evaluate internal and external risks, analyze data, and draw actionable conclusions
• Ability to write clear and concise risk reports, internal control assessments, and audit documentation
• Familiarity with GAO and audit frameworks, to support both internal audits and control reviews
• Interpersonal communication skills for committee-level presentations and report analysis

Minimum Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience