IT Audit Intern

What We Do:

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

What We’re Looking For:

Education: Currently enrolled (or recently completed) in an undergraduate program in Information Systems/Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Accounting/Information Systems, or related field.

Relevant Coursework: Audit, IT security, cybersecurity, data analysis, or information risk management. Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, CSF 2.0), identity and access concepts, or IT Service Management tools (e.g., ServiceNow) helpful but not required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for success in a collaborative team environment.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently with guidance.

Interest in audit, risk, and controls.

What You’ll Do:

The IT Audit Intern position is a learning-focused opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience in operational and information technology audits, internal control assessments, and audit analytics within a statewide environment. Under close supervision, you will assist the Office of Internal Audit (OIA) teams with planning, fieldwork, documentation, and follow-up related to risks and controls across multiple agencies. Key responsibilities include:

Supporting IT audit planning and fieldwork (e.g., gathering artifacts, performing control walkthroughs, documenting test procedures and results) for engagements related to IT risks and controls such as identity/access management, configuration management, and system change control.

Preparing and updating audit workpapers and issue logs; contributing to remediation tracking and follow-up activities in OIA tools.

Assisting with control testing (e.g., user provisioning/deprovisioning samples, periodic access recertifications), including data collection and exception tracking.

Attending and preparing meeting notes and status summaries; participating in team meetings and stakeholder interviews; following up on assigned tasks.

Contributing to report drafting by synthesizing evidence, observations, and recommendations aligned to OIA methodology and standards.

Shadowing experienced auditors to learn about enterprise technology governance, operations, and risk management within the State of Ohio environment.

This is a 6-month to 1-year internship opportunity, starting no earlier than June 2026. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week in our downtown Columbus office; we can work with your schedule.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Additional Information:

When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.