Audit Analytics Lead

Audit Analytics Lead

Date Posted : Oct 21, 2025

Requisition ID : 467283

Location :

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA) :

The Indiana State Board of Accounts provides the citizens of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. We also provide accurate and reliable information to the legislature and other interested parties. For more than 100 years, we have held government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting by following the Indiana Code when making decisions related to taxpayer dollars.

Role Overview :

The Audit Analytics Lead is responsible for the successful creation of the audit plan and execution of the audit data analysis projects. You will use historical audit data to create and refine the annual audit plan and continuously updates the 5-year projected audit plan. The Lead extracts, analyzes, and reports outcomes using data from a variety of databases and other SBOA data sources. You will design and execute advanced data analysis projects and ensure their accuracy.

The Audit Analystics Lead also spearheads efforts to analyze data efficiently and accurately to support data-informed auditing and decision-making throughout agency. You will work closely with the Manager of Audit Data Management and Analytics to identify new opportunities for impactful data analysis projects and mobilize resources to implement them.

Salary :

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

A Day in the Life :

Responsibilities include :

Serves as project lead / subject matter expert for specific data sources, as assigned.

Reviews and provides feedback on the work products of other analysts.

Responsible for transferring raw data to the appropriate location for use in data analysis projects.

Wrangles, cleans, and validates agency data sources with minimal guidance.

Conducts general analysis of agency datasets; serves as project lead, as assigned.

Contributes to complex analysis of agency datasets, as requested.

Conducts data quality checks to ensure the validity and cleanliness of agency datasets prior to their use in analysis and reporting.

Oversee and review projects completed by associate analysts, as requested by senior analyst.

Interprets data and from multiple sources using a variety of analytical techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation, to data mining, to more complex statistical methodologies.

Collaborates with internal and external partners to develop novel ways of using and reporting out data.

Provides technical assistance to program areas for the creation of reports and grant deliverables.

Develops compelling data visualizations to communicate findings to target audience(s).

Presents key findings and summaries of results to internal and external stakeholders.

Adheres to HIPAA, PII, PHI and other state statutes concerned with protecting data confidentiality and individual privacy.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and / or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success :

Credentials :

Bachelor’s Degree with some experience, or

Associate's Degree with 2+ years of experience, or

at least 4+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Additional qualifications :

Experience with data manipulation, including cleansing, standardizing, and transforming preferred.

General knowledge of statistical software, open-source programming languages, and database querying.

General knowledge of at least two of the following is preferred : SQL, Tableau, R, Python, ArcGIS and / or PowerBI.

Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.

Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Broad knowledge of data analysis, analytics, or statistics or demonstrated ability to learn.

Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and fluid demands.

Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal and external customers.

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes :

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to :

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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