The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Operations Division is looking for a Management Audit and Data Analyst who will be able to merge operational auditing with data science skills in analyzing large datasets in the evaluation of the effects of policies and initiatives on units’ performance, identify weaknesses, monitor risks, and detect inefficiencies across the agency.
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:
- Conduct complex and detailed operational, and management audits of systems, programs, activities and processes.
- Evaluate systems of internal control, management and operation for effectiveness and efficiency.
- Examine data and records to determine compliance with prescribed methods and procedures for proper maintenance of records and controls.
- Review existing organizational structures, physical plants, office facilities, current staff utilization and personnel budget costs.
- Review the statutory and executive directives establishing agency policies, and how the agency handles its operations.
- Conduct examinations and evaluations of those procedures and practices necessary to determine whether program objectives are accomplished effectively and efficiently and make recommendations.
- Conduct audits monitoring contract compliance of vendors, consultants, and providers of technical and professional services, including the purchase of labor, materials, and equipment.
- Review audit reports prepared by others to determine that reports are prepared in accordance with generally accepted auditing principles, guidelines and directives and makes recommendations to improve such reports.
- Verify correctness of management and other statistical data.
- Draft reports analyzing results of audit findings including comments, recommendations.
- Discuss results of audits or needs for additional data with agency officials involved in audits, as appropriate.
- Collect, clean and organize large amounts of data from various sources and databases.
- In the temporary absence of supervisor, may assume the duties of that position and when necessary, may incidentally perform the duties of other professional employees.
Preferred Skills
- Baccalaureate degree preferred from an accredited college (preferably in data science, mathematics/statistics, computer science, or criminal justice) one (1) years of related experience conducting systems analysis or working in an audit or quality control capacity; or a high school diploma with five (5) years of related experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Powerpoint
- Ability to handle multiple challenging assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
- Must be detailed oriented with superior organizational, analytical, writing and communication skills.
- Ability to utilize strong communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency.
- Ability to present findings in reports and conduct presentations.
- Strong project management skills in a team-oriented environment
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field, and one of the following: (a) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), financial auditing, internal auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or (b) a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or (c) a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Special Note To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor
- Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position