Internal Controls Administrative Analyst I/II

Overview of the Internal Controls Department 

At SANDAG, we shape the future of the San Diego region by planning and building infrastructure, preserving the environment, providing resources, and delivering the TransNet Program. The Internal Controls Program at SANDAG is entering its second year in existence. We are looking to expand our team to better assist SANDAG in its daily operations, overall organizational performance, and overall mission. We work collaboratively across all departments to: 1) identify risks and implement proactive solutions; 2) review, monitor, and test internal policies and procedures to identify gaps and improvements; and 3) liaise with auditors and consultants and implement recommendations. In summary, our team is tasked with continuously improving organizational efficiency, fostering accountability, and enhancing internal collaboration and alignment across all agency departments.

Role 

The Internal Controls Administrative Analyst will provide analytical, administrative, and project support to the Internal Controls Director. Duties include, but are not limited to, facilitating the audit process by coordinating and tracking essential documentation and implementation status updates; compiling and analyzing data; preparing written summaries and reports; researching best practices, maintaining logs, templates, and supporting records to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency; and conducting supervised testing of internal controls and internal processes.

• Provide administrative, analytical, and professional support to the Director of Internal Controls. 
• Participate in and provide summary of discussion and next steps resulting from meetings with departments, committees, auditors, consultants, etc. 
• Read and interpret documents such as budgets, contracts, and reports. 
• Research, synthesize, and communicate data and information; communicate key observations and potential areas for improvement.  
• Conduct walkthroughs of internal procedures and processes; create flow charts to assess internal controls, document procedural gaps, and identify areas for improvement. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of new or revised programs, policies, and procedures, including development of associated guidance.
• Maintain the internal controls recommendation dashboard, including entering key data and creating data visuals, reports, and other communications.
• Build relationships with internal and external parties to be seen as a valuable resource for communicating areas of improvement by those groups. 
• Perform related duties and responsibilities, as assigned. 

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accountancy, or a related field.
• One or more years of increasingly responsible experience in program administration, audit or consulting roles, or other roles that demonstrate a proven track record in identifying operational inefficiencies and ultimately implementing or recommending strategic improvements. 
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as budgets, contracts, and reports. 
• Demonstrated experience researching, compiling, organizing, analyzing, and summarizing data and information; ability to communicate key observations and potential areas for improvement.  
• Demonstrated experience maintaining tracking and reporting systems using spreadsheets, databases, and other software.
• Understanding, or willingness to expand subject matter expertise, of the standards and guidelines for various industries, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ISACA, project management, and other guidance.   
• Strong ability to rapidly absorb new or complex information or guidance, distill key themes and takeaways, synthesize analysis, and apply within the context of their projects. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint, and the ability to quickly understand and navigate other systems and applications. 
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills. 
• The final candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and credit check. 

This position will be filled at the I or II level depending on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. 

Annual Salary Ranges:
   Administrative Analyst I: $63,398 - $98,280
   Administrative Analyst II: $69,888- $108,326

This recruitment is open for a two-week period or until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

This employer does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s ability to provide documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Expected start date: September/October 2026