Principal Internal Auditor
Listed on 2026-03-14
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Accounting
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Overview
Initial Posting Date: 03/09/2026
Final date to receive applications: 04/06/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Salary Range: $7,179 - $10,569
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Principal Internal Auditor
Job Description: Internal Auditor 3 – Principal Internal Auditor, Oregon Department of Transportation, Audit Services, Salem
The roleJoin our Audit Services team and help protect the integrity, efficiency and transparency of Oregon’s transportation system. As principal internal auditor
, you will help manage the internal audit program, provide expertise to agency executives and oversee staff. You’ll also take on more complex audits that evaluate a variety of programs, policies, business systems and operations. Using established auditing standards, you’ll provide insight, recommendations and solutions that strengthen agency performance, improve operations and help reduce risks. Your work helps ensure that public resources are used responsibly and that ODOT’s programs and services truly benefit Oregonians!
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the lifePlan, manage and conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, procedures and internal controls.
Research legal and administrative requirements, professional standards and best practices to develop audit criteria.
Identify and recommend changes to improve agency performance.
Follow up on findings and monitor progress to implement audit recommendations.
Develop written and oral reports on audit investigations and results.
Present audit findings and recommendations to executives, the Oregon Transportation Commission and managers.
Lead staff on large or complex audits and assist managing the agency’s internal audit program.
Conduct and evaluate risk assessments and develop an annual audit plan.
Coordinate, assign and review the work of auditors and other staff.
Develop and provide training, guides and manuals.
Hybrid work options available! Requires in state and out of state travel, occasional field visits and working a flexible schedule.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
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Minimum qualificationsSix years of experience performing professional-level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission.
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A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting, or a field specific to the agency's mission AND three years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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