SAO Careers
Your Career Starts Here
The SAO’s mission is to actively provide government leaders with useful information that improves accountability. To help us achieve our mission we seek employees who possess dedication, innovation, and creativity.
Because the SAO audits all aspects of state government, our auditors enjoy challenging and diverse work assignments. You may help analyze the foster care system, provide oversight of teacher retirement, or investigate the performance of public mental health resources. Every assignment is an opportunity to learn!
Whether you are a recent graduate, an experienced professional, or someone looking to transition into public service, we encourage you to explore the exciting prospects that the SAO has to offer.
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Benefits of Working for the State
- Health Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Tax-advantaged Spending/Savings Accounts
- State of Texas Retirement
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Vision
- Discount Purchase Program
- Paid Annual and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Longevity Pay
- Generous Holiday Schedule
- State Employee Charitable Campaign
- The average classified, regular full-time State employee receives $27,556 in average annual benefits.
Why work at the SAO?
- Advancement Opportunities
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Ongoing Professional Development with On-site Training Availability
- Extensive In-house Training Program for Entry Level Auditors
- Employee Assistance Program
- Texas Legal Protection Plan
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Activities and Paid Wellness Leave
- Recruitment Referral Program
- Service Awards
- Free Downtown Parking and Access to a Secured Bike Cage
Auditor
Communications
Texas Tech University
“Being new to auditing was a little daunting, but being surrounded by a team that genuinely cares and helps to build one another up was quite a refreshing change of pace.”
Senior Auditor
Accounting
Texas A&M Kingsville
“A great benefit of the SAO is their support of continuing education and achieving certifications. Most of the continuing professional education courses are in-house and there are many to choose from.”
Auditor
International Business
The University of Texas
“Working on a variety of audits has helped refine my skills as an auditor, while also providing the chance to learn from leaders across the office and to perform meaningful work for the state.”
From Applicant to Employee
General Application Process
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Apply
Review our open positions and submit your application(s) online before the deadline.
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Assess
Human Resources and/or the hiring team reviews all applications. Profiles best matching the requirements of the position are selected to proceed to the next step. Human Resources will contact selected candidates via email.
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Interview
Depending on the position, you might be asked to complete an assessment either prior to or during the interview. Human Resources will notify you about any testing requirements when they contact you to schedule your interview. Human Resources will also let you know if your interview can be done remotely. (Note: All Auditor II-III interviews are done remotely.)
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Offer
Our goal is to notify interviewees within the two week period following the interview. Sometimes the hiring decision may take longer than that depending on circumstances. If we extend an offer, you will receive a conditional job offer over the phone. Otherwise, you will receive an email.
Veterans' employment preferences are included in our hiring practices. For more information on transitioning from military to the State Auditor’s Office, contact our Veteran Liaison at: HumanResources@sao.texas.gov.
As a condition of employment, legal proof of authorization to work in the U.S. must be provided. The State Auditor’s Office participates in E‐Verify.
As a condition of employment, all males who are of the age currently required to register with the Selective Service System (SSS) must present proof of, or an exemption from, registration with the SSS.
Requests for accommodation or services in the application process should be made to the Human Resources Office.