Performance Auditor Jobs

Performance Auditor jobs are open across government agencies, healthcare systems, financial services, and large corporations, from entry-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in operational auditing, compliance auditing, and IT performance review. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top stateDelaware
Top employerHQ Recruiters
Top cityMilton, DE
Work type40% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree

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Residential Energy Auditor / Home Performance Specialist
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Residential Energy Auditor / Home Performance Specialist
Prestige Services of Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$20 - $25/hr
On-Site

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Program Analyst - Performance Auditor
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Program Analyst - Performance Auditor
State of Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$60k - $66k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Performance Auditor
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Performance Auditor
HQ Recruiters
Silver Spring, Maryland
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Legislative Performance Auditor
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Legislative Performance Auditor
State of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$38.64 - $53.6/hr
On-Site
Master's degree in public administration
10,000+

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Performance Auditor Specialist
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Performance Auditor Specialist
Elevance Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in social work
10,000+

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Performance Auditor Job Market

Who's Hiring

HQ Recruiters1 open role
State of Utah1 open role
Elevance Health1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in performance auditor jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration
  • Experience conducting performance, operational, or compliance audits
  • Knowledge of IIA International Professional Practices Framework or GAO standards
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as ACL, IDEA, or advanced Excel
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) designation preferred
  • Strong written communication skills for drafting formal audit reports and recommendations

Tips for Your Performance Auditor Job Search

Tailor your resume to audit frameworks

Performance auditor job descriptions frequently reference specific frameworks like COSO, IIA standards, or GAO standards. Mirror the exact terminology from each posting in your resume so your application clears automated screening without losing specificity.

Highlight findings that drove measurable change

Hiring managers for performance auditor roles care about impact, not just process. Rewrite each bullet on your resume to show what your findings led to, whether that was a corrected control, a recovered cost, or a revised policy.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists performance auditor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without hunting across multiple sources.

Filter by sector before you apply

Performance auditor work differs significantly between federal agencies, publicly traded companies, and healthcare systems. Target postings in the sector where your existing audit experience sits so your resume reads as directly relevant, not generic.

Prepare a findings presentation for interviews

Many performance auditor interviews include a case exercise where you review a process or data set and present your analysis. Practice structuring a clear condition, criteria, cause, and effect narrative so your answer follows professional audit report conventions.

Negotiate scope and reporting line, not just pay

When evaluating an offer, ask who the audit function reports to and how findings are escalated. Independence of the audit function affects your ability to do meaningful work, and that conversation is best had before you accept, not after.

Performance Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most performance auditors?

HQ Recruiters, State of Utah, and Elevance Health are hiring the most performance auditors right now, with openings concentrated in Delaware, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large healthcare systems, federal agencies, and publicly traded corporations with internal audit departments.

How many performance auditor jobs are remote?

About 60% of performance auditor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability depends heavily on the employer type. IT performance auditing and data-driven operational audit roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while government and regulated-industry positions more often require on-site presence for access to records and personnel.

How do you become a performance auditor?

Start with a degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field, then gain experience in internal audit, compliance, or program evaluation. Earning the Certified Internal Auditor credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many performance auditors move into the role from financial auditing or government program analysis positions, building toward full performance audit responsibilities over time.

How do you get hired as a performance auditor with little experience?

Entry points include audit associate programs at large accounting firms, internal audit rotational programs at corporations, and junior analyst roles at government oversight offices. Focus your resume on any coursework, internships, or project work involving data analysis, process evaluation, or compliance review. Demonstrating familiarity with audit documentation standards, even from academic work, sets you apart from other early-career applicants.

What does the performance auditor interview process look like?

Most performance auditor interviews include a behavioral screen followed by a technical round covering audit methodology, risk assessment, and how you structure findings. A case exercise is common, where you analyze a scenario and walk through your audit approach. Final rounds often involve meeting with audit leadership or clients to assess communication skills and professional judgment in presenting sensitive findings.

Where can I find and apply to performance auditor jobs?

You can find and apply to performance auditor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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