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Assistant Special Reviews Auditor

Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor
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Office of the Legislative Auditor – Special Reviews Division

Student Worker – Assistant Special Reviews Auditor

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes 

Full/Part time: Full-time, up to 40 hours per week 

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Closing date: March 10, 2026

Days of Work: Monday – Friday/flex time available

Assignment Dates: May through August 

Salary/Hourly Wage: $25.03/hourly

The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) is now accepting applications for one assistant special reviews auditor (Student Worker) within the Special Reviews Division.  OLA conducts nonpartisan research on a wide variety of public policies, programs, and state agencies.  In this position, you will work in a small team under the direction of a supervisor to contribute meaningfully to our special reviews team while developing your research and communication skills.  Visit our website for more information regarding OLA at https://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/employ-student-worker.htm.    

Job Duties

Typical duties of an Assistant Special Reviews Auditor include:

  • With training and assistance from senior staff, conducting research related to specific concerns or allegations of wrongdoing in state government, which may include:
    • Conducting interviews and site visits.
    • Analyzing state and federal laws, policies, and documents.
    • Managing, cleaning, and analyzing data.
    • Writing reports and preparing presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
    • Creating tables, figures, and other graphics to communicate research results.
  • Participating in regular internal discussions about how OLA should respond to the complaints, allegations, and other reports of possible misuse of state money and other public resources.
  • Verifying the accuracy of analysis performed by other auditors.
  • Assisting other OLA staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must submit a cover letter and resume and must be a student working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree—with anticipated graduation in the fall of 2026 or spring of 2027—in accounting, business, economics, finance, the social sciences, public policy, or another relevant field.  A candidate must also have: 

  • Strong writing skills, including experience analyzing complex information and summarizing it simply and clearly in writing.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Training or experience in accounting and auditing OR training or experience in one or more research methods, such as:
    • Data organization and quantitative analysis.
    • Interviews.
    • Literature reviews.
    • Legal analysis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Experience working independently and as part of a team.
  • The ability to work effectively with people who have a diverse range of perspectives.
  • The ability to conduct objective, nonpartisan research on complicated and sometimes controversial topics.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also have one or more of the following:

  • Training or experience in critically evaluating compliance with legal requirements, including state and federal statutes, laws, and rules.
  • Training or experience collecting information through interviews and written inquiries.
  • Training or experience cleaning and critically analyzing large demographic, economic, and/or financial data sets.
  • Knowledge of state government and the legislative process.
  • Experience obtaining and handling sensitive information.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa of any kind (e.g., H1B status).
  • Experience interacting with the public verbally and in writing about sensitive or controversial issues.

Additional Requirements

  • We will review cover letters and resumes to identify applicants meeting minimum and preferred qualifications.  Selected applicants will go through an interview process and will be required to submit education transcripts and references.  At the time of the interview, we may ask applicants to respond to a writing prompt. 
  • We will conduct background checks prior to any employment offer.  Violations relevant to working in this position at OLA may disqualify an applicant.  
  • Due to the nonpartisan nature of our office, applicants with extensive prior partisan work experience may be disqualified.
  • This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office.  The selected applicant must live in Minnesota and is expected work in the office as required.  

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter with their resume through the state’s Careers website.  If you have questions about applying for jobs, please contact the job information line at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.  

Assistant Special Reviews Auditor (Student Worker) – Job ID 92309  (Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.)

If you have questions please contact Penny Gomez, Human Resources, at Penny.Gomez@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Meaningful work.  OLA helps to improve state government by promoting good management in state agencies and enhancing program effectiveness.  

OLA values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to our work. 

Great Benefits

OLA, as part of the State of Minnesota, offers student workers access to an Employee Assistance Program, as well as a strong commitment to work-life balance to help you thrive both at work and in your personal life.  Student workers also earn sick leave based on the hours they work.