Performance Auditor

Performance Auditor

Salary

$58,700.00 - $68,300.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

194324

Agency

Legislative Audit Council

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UZ01

Position Number:

61048557

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min.

$58,700.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$68,300.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest and qualifications for the position and a resume. Failure to include either the cover letter or resume will result in disqualification from consideration.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

S.C. Legislative Audit Council is seeking performance auditors to conduct management/performance audits of state agencies and programs in compliance with Government Auditing Standards. Interdisciplinary audit teams evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of government programs using quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

• Investigate state government operations and procedures to identify and make recommendations for policy and program improvements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of agency records and interview audited entity's staff and other government officials.
• Develop methods to obtain required data.
• Assist supervisors in planning, conducting, and writing audits within established timelines.
• Prepare concise reports and explain results to state officials, legislative committees, the media, and citizens.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited institution, law degree, or license to practice as a CPA. An applicant with a law degree should be a member in good standing of the S.C. Bar or the bar association of another state.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical, communication, and investigative skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret facts and data.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial working relationships with peers, supervisors, and auditees.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with generally accepted government auditing standards relating to performance audits.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and statistical software programs.
• Six or more college credit hours in at least one of the following subjects-statistics, data analysis, computer science, accounting, finance, or journalism.

Additional Comments

The S.C. Legislative Audit Council is a participant in PEBA and SCRS and offers annual leave, sick leave, and all state holidays.

Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest and qualifications for the position and a resume. Failure to include either the cover letter or resume will result in disqualification from consideration.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Legislative Audit Council Address 1331 Elmwood Ave

Ste. 315

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-253-7612

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.