Audit Analytics Intern - AO

City and County of Denver

Posted 5 days ago

Internship

Denver, Colorado

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The intern will assist the Audit Analytics team by developing Python scripts for data cleaning, analysis, and automation to support various audit functions. They will also document methodologies in workpapers and present analytical findings to management and the Audit Committee.

The Audit Analytics Intern role requires current enrollment in a bachelor's degree or higher, or recent graduation within the past year. Key skills include data analysis using Python and Excel, strong organizational and critical thinking abilities, and effective communication of analytical results. A strong interest in public sector work is also desired.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Data analytics

Python

Microsoft Excel

Data cleaning

Trend analysis

Risk assessment

Report writing

Critical thinking

Data science

Machine learning

Predictive analytics

Statistics

Auditing

Data collection

Communication

Job Description

About Our Job

The Auditor's Office, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, delivers independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver.  The Auditor has Charter authority to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s Audit Committee. We review the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s services and programs and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision-makers.

The Auditor's Office of the City and County of Denver is seeking a highly motivated Audit Analytics Intern to perform data analytics supporting audit functions. Interns perform entry-level data analytics under the guidance of the Audit Analytics Manager. Our assignments enable you to learn about using data analytics to assess risks in city operational or financial performance, while providing analytics support for audit teams doing performance, financial-related, and/or IT audits and other studies of city departments and contract providers. 

Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of in-office attendance at our Downtown Denver location and remote work. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their remote work days.

We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.

This position is expected to be open to receive applications until May 18, 2026.  Please submit your complete application as soon as possible as application reviews will begin immediately.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • Assist the Audit Analytics Manager and team members with identifying data requirements for analytics team projects.

  • Develop Python scripts to merge data sets, clean data, and create analyses to identify outliers, trends, or control failures.

  • Use Python to automate data collection, analysis, and reporting steps.

  • Use Microsoft Excel to examine data for outliers, trend analysis, or control tests.

  • Write internal workpapers that describe your methodology and results.

  • Present the results of analytical work to the Audit Analytics Manager and teammates.

  • Assist in writing internal and external reports synthesizing analytical tests.

  • As needed, present the results of analytical work to Auditor’s Office management, and the public if presenting at the city’s Audit Committee meeting.

About You

Our ideal candidate will surpass our minimum qualifications by possessing: 

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

  • Strong interest in working in the public sector after graduation from an advanced degree program.

  • Experience using python to prepare and analyze data.

  • Enrollment in a bachelor's degree or higher, with experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, or Statistics.

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

  • Education Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree, or a recent college graduate (completed college program within 1 year).

Likely hiring pay range: $21.42 – 22.81 per hour dependent on academic grade level or graduation status at the time of placement.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

TA3182 Professional Technical Intern

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Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$21.42 - $24.21

Target Pay

Likely hiring pay range: $21.42 – 22.81 per hour dependent on academic grade level or graduation status at the time of placement.

Agency

Auditor's Office

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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City and County of Denver

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