Internal Auditor

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Internal Auditor
NYPA Business Unit Internal Audit
Experience Level 1 (1-5 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Staff Augmentation
CWP Manager View email address on click.appcast.io
Date of Posting 07/07/2026
Due Date 07/22/2026



Work Schedule
Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.



CWPO Engagement Requirements
Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as employee of Service Provider.
Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time.
NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days.
If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked.
Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required by all candidates during onboarding.



Submission Instructions
Your email submissions must contain:
The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
Visa work authorization, if applicable
For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.
NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.
NYPA prohibits the use of any AI tool during interviews.
For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at View email address on click.appcast.io.



Project Overview
This role will conduct internal audit activities within the Business and IT domains to help execute IA's Annual Audit plan and related activities.



Job Functions & Responsibilities
• Conduct internal audit activities, including providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization's operations.
• Evaluate key risks and internal controls, develop and/or review audit programs/risk & control matrices, benchmark financial and operational processes and controls, and participate in annual audit planning activities.
• Develop and execute data analysis routines and visualize and interpret the results.
• Perform testing procedures, such as detailed tests of controls including sampling/confidence levels and analytical procedures, to address risks identified.
• Support the drafting of internal audit reports and identify/document audit observations, root causes, risk/exposure, and recommendations for improvement.
• Create high quality deliverables, document audit work performed and results by preparing work papers, narratives, and flow charts for audit areas in scope.
• Participate in client discussions and meetings, and identify client concerns.
• Remain current on industry standards and business trends.



Skills
• Thorough familiarity with Information Systems auditing concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of COBIT, NIST, ITIL, Center for Internet Security (CIS)COSO, IIA Standards, GAAP, FERC, FASB, and/or basic understanding of IT general controls.
• Ability to plan, organize, manage time and deadlines, and execute assignments.
• Ability to acquire, analyze and interpret large volumes of data to identify potential audit observations and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.



Education & Certifications
• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 - 5 of years audit, Information Systems Technology audit, or related experience preferred.