The Office of the Legislative Auditor General (LAG),a non-partisan office serving the Utah Legislature,is seeking a full- time,staff-level Performance Auditor. A performance auditor is an independent,unbiased examiner and evaluator of programs,functions,or operations of a government entity. Auditors will employ various methodologies to gather,evaluate and present the foundational data which improves programs,reduces costs,and promotes accountability. They need to be able to determine risk and identify and evaluate trends. Performance Auditors conduct various audit procedures and write comprehensive reports to achieve the objectives of the audit assignment. The ideal candidate is a curious lifelong learner who appreciates breadth and depth of concepts,who works tirelessly to determine root cause and effective mitigation strategies,and who understands subtlety and nuance. They can work effectively in a team setting and on their own,depending on what is needed and appropriate in any given circumstance. Candidates will receive on- the-job training in performance audit methodology and techniques.