Senior Internal Auditor

Initial Posting Date

06/01/2026

Application Deadline

06/11/2026

Agency

Public Employees Retirement System

Salary Range

$6,199 - $9,143

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Senior Internal Auditor

If you have strong analytical and communication skills and a background in auditing, this position may be for you!

The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for a permanent Senior Internal Auditor 2.

• There is one permanent full-time position located in Tigard, Oregon. The majority of the work can be performed remotely; however, there may need to be occasions when the duties may need to be performed at the office.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This is a management service, non-supervisory position. It is not represented by a union or collective bargaining agreement.

We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time.

Compliance, Audit, and Risk Division (CARD)

CARD assists the agency in meeting its mission by directing risk management and compliance activity for the agency’s programs: Tier One/Two, OPSRP, Oregon Savings Growth Plan, PERS Health Insurance Program, and the State Social Security Program. The Division oversees and coordinates legal activities, assists management in the identification and management of risks, and provides independent audit and consulting services to ensure compliance with rules and identify operational inefficiencies. Additionally, CARD oversees the agency’s Information Security Program, Continuity Management Program, and records management.

Senior Internal Auditor

The primary purpose of the Senior Internal Auditor (IA2) position is to independently organize, lead and execute moderately scoped internal audits and consulting engagements of the programmatically complex retirement system following appropriate audit standards. This position may also work under the guidance of a Principal Internal Auditor on more complex engagements.

For a complete review of the position description, please contact the recruiter ***email_hidden***.

Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System

We strive to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance.

Additional Benefits Include

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• Remote work option depending on position needs.

Minimum Qualifications

5 years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in business-related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting; or a field specific to the Agency's mission

AND

2 years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission

Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills, background and areas of experience:

• Professional certification, such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, CGAP
• Experience conducting performance or operational audits
• Experience in the Governmental Sector
• Knowledge of Internal Control Frameworks and Auditing Standards
• Strong analytical skills – be able to analyze large amounts of data from various sources, draw appropriate conclusions, and synthesize into a cohesive report.
• Utilize problem-solving abilities to accurately evaluate data, identify discrepancies and determine possible solutions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Preference may be given to candidates with State of Oregon auditing experience

Application Instructions & Requirements

Current State of Oregon Employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

External Applicants – Apply via the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage.

• Fill out the application or submit a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the beginning and end dates (mm/yyyy) for each employer.
• Cover letter required.
• Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application. Your responses to this questionnaire should be reflected in your work history on your resume/application.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks.

Additional Details

• Finalists will be subject to a criminal history check. Criminal records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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For additional information you may contact the recruiter by e-mail at recruitment @pers.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-603-7500.

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