Performance Analyst Intern

Position Title: Ohio Performance Intern

We want you! 

As Ohio's chief compliance officer, the Auditor of State makes Ohio government more efficient, effective, and transparent by placing checks and balances on state and local governments for taxpayers. Click here to learn more about our office! 

What will you be doing? 

The Ohio Performance Team at the Ohio Auditor of State offers a chance to make a difference in how government operates. Our staff come from a variety of professional backgrounds. Our team is highly collaborative, manner with innovative and supportive colleagues. We routinely incorporate new approaches and ideas to ensure our audits provide the greatest value to the government and the public.  To learn more about our agency team and the work that we perform, visit our website at https://ohioauditor.gov/performance.html 

Generally, the Ohio Performance Team independently reviews state agencies, school districts, and local governments to identify solutions that improve government services for Ohioans. As an intern, you would support reviews of a variety of government agencies, programs, and policies that make recommendations to improve government programs and at the forefront of public policy. Our interns gain broad exposure to policymakers and executives throughout state and local government to in our work to evaluate whether if policies, processes, and functions are effective, efficient, economical, or ethical. 

Our team fosters a collaborative culture encouraging professional development, continuing education, and career growth.  We offer a hybrid work environment with in-office and at-home schedules.  Our audits may include site visits and on-site work with clients. Candidates should be self-motivated and have a desire to play a leading role in the transformation of government. 

 Why work for the Auditor of State? 

 Working for the AOS will allow you to achieve your career goals without sacrificing your personal goals. 

·         Flexible work schedules and locations 

·         Rapid advancement opportunities 

·         Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

·         Tuition and professional exam reimbursement 

·         Excellent benefits and retirement plan 

These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. You deserve a life outside of work.  We feel that a strong work/life balance enhances our team members interactions with and contributions to their families, the community and our office, and that’s what we can offer! 

What we’re looking for: 

Must attend an accredited College or University and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Students pursuing a degree in business or political science, or a MBA or MPA are preferred. Applicant must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, and will undergo a pre-employment background check.

Knowledge of: Analytical techniques; Ohio government structure; process design; project management and Lean Six Sigma. 

Skill in: Problem solving and critical thinking; research and data/information synthesis capabilities; distilling and synthesizing complex concepts clearly and concisely; performing in a collaborative team atmosphere; working in a project-based environment meeting deadlines; desktop applications – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.); listening effectively; verbal, presentation, and written communication. 

Ability to: Apply flexibility and agility to adapt to changing work priorities and circumstances; deal successfully with ambiguity; act with integrity and accountability; demonstrate inquisitiveness with strong willingness to learn; be customer focused, even in difficult circumstances; set priorities and apply self and time management skills to meet priorities; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate, & classify information; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; work alone on tasks. 

Applicant must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, and will undergo a pre-employment background check. 

That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, rapid advancement opportunities, create your own work schedule, have the option to work from home, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you. 

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.