Job Description

Lead Auditor

We are looking for a seasoned auditor ready to act as a subject-matter expert in a lead role where you’ll set office audit standards, tackle complex Medicaid performance reviews, and guide peers through high-impact risk evaluations. Drive real program improvement, lead performance reviews and audits, lead strategic compliance reviews, and enjoy autonomous, high-visibility work that truly makes a difference!

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $32.39 - $56.06 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Recruiter – Victoria Trujillo | victoriatrujillo@utah.gov | 801-957-7235
Application Deadline – 9/8/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The lead auditor provides guidance, training, and subject-matter expertise to other auditors in the office.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Helping establish office audit standards,
• Planning and conducting complex compliance and performance audits,
• Recommending improvements in the Medicaid program, and
• Evaluating follow-up actions.
• Train new staff on office audit standards and processes.

The role requires minimal supervision in carrying out these duties.

The role does not directly supervise other staff.

The role requires occasional travel to Medicaid provider locations for onsite visits.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to review Medicaid policies and procedures and be able to apply them to specific situations
• Ability to review audit standards and create office policies and procedures that align with these standards
• Ability to create an audit plan, conduct required audit steps, and create a written report recommending necessary changes
• Ability to recognize and apply elements of an audit finding (Criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendation)
• Ability to identify risks within programs and propose audit activities that would further explore those risks prioritizing work high impact risks.
• Ability to follow office standards for documenting audit findings and reporting on them.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to use data analysis software to generate background information for audits and to select appropriate samples for additional review
• Familiarity with capitation process and experiencing reviewing actuarial analysis

About the Role

Location – Cannon Health Building
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
The Utah Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services (UOIG) protects taxpayer dollars by identifying fraud, abuse and waste risks and vulnerabilities in the State Medicaid Program and by taking action to mitigate or eliminate those risks. You can read more about the The Utah Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services here

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.