Audit Analytics Intern - AO

The Auditor's Office, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, delivers independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver.  The Auditor has Charter authority to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s Audit Committee. We review the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s services and programs and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision-makers.

The Auditor's Office of the City and County of Denver is seeking a highly motivated Audit Analytics Intern to perform data analytics supporting audit functions. Interns perform entry-level data analytics under the guidance of the Audit Analytics Manager. Our assignments enable you to learn about using data analytics to assess risks in city operational or financial performance, while providing analytics support for audit teams doing performance, financial-related, and/or IT audits and other studies of city departments and contract providers. 

Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of in-office attendance at our Downtown Denver location and remote work. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their remote work days.

We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.

Please submit your complete application as soon as possible as application reviews will begin immediately.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assist the Audit Analytics Manager and team members with identifying data requirements for analytics team projects.
• Develop Python scripts to merge data sets, clean data, and create analyses to identify outliers, trends, or control failures.
• Use Python to automate data collection, analysis, and reporting steps.
• Use Microsoft Excel to examine data for outliers, trend analysis, or control tests.
• Write internal workpapers that describe your methodology and results.
• Present the results of analytical work to the Audit Analytics Manager and teammates.
• Assist in writing internal and external reports synthesizing analytical tests.
• As needed, present the results of analytical work to Auditor’s Office management, and the public if presenting at the city’s Audit Committee meeting.

About You

Our ideal candidate will surpass our minimum qualifications by possessing: 

• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interest in working in the public sector after graduation from an advanced degree program.
• Experience using python to prepare and analyze data.
• Enrollment in a bachelor's degree or higher, with experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, or Statistics.

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree, or a recent college graduate (completed college program within 1 year).

To Apply

Please complete an applicant profile and online application.  Attach a copy of your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript for faster processing.  Failure to fully complete the online application will result in your application materials being rejected.  Statements such as “see resume” or “resume attached” will not be considered.

Please refrain from using AI in the application or interviewing process.  We want to get to know you and understand your skills, abilities, and experiences.  The use of AI in the writing of materials or in the participation of interviews will result in immediate disqualification.

The likely hiring pay range: $21.42 – 22.81 per hour dependent on academic grade level or graduation status at the time of placement.

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