{"id":2661,"date":"2023-09-12T18:27:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T18:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careerplanning.me.holycross.edu\/?p=2661"},"modified":"2023-09-12T18:27:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T18:27:46","slug":"meet-alum-benjamin-howe-96-audit-manager-at-u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-va","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/careerplanning\/2023\/09\/12\/meet-alum-benjamin-howe-96-audit-manager-at-u-s-department-of-veterans-affairs-va\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Alum Benjamin Howe ’96, Audit Manager at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Name<\/b>: Benjamin Howe<\/span><\/p>\n

Class Year<\/b>: 1996<\/span><\/p>\n

Title<\/b>: Audit Manager<\/span><\/p>\n

Organization Name<\/b>: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?<\/b><\/p>\n

Audit managers supervise a team that conducts performance audits of VA programs and operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross?<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

I moved back to New England from Washington, DC in 2002 and was looking for federal opportunities in the greater Boston area. During that search, I identified the Government Accountability Office as an opportunity I was interested in pursuing because of its innovative professional development program. I have been conducting performance audits ever since.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. How did you learn\/decide it was a good fit for you?<\/b><\/p>\n

While auditing can be done on your own, I also enjoy the opportunities to work closely in teams. I also appreciate that this work requires professional skepticism, objectivity, and good oral and written communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. What were you involved in when you were on campus?<\/b><\/p>\n

I worked on the Holy Cross newspaper and yearbook.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I was a history and Spanish major. After college, I completed my Master of Public and International Affairs at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Pittsburgh. While I was completing my degree at GSPIA, I interned for different government organizations. I later moved to Washington and started my federal career on Capitol Hill.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?<\/b><\/p>\n

I developed strong research and writing skills during my time at Holy Cross that have served me well during my career.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. What advice do you have for students on campus today?<\/b><\/p>\n

I would recommend volunteering with professional organizations in your prospective career field. By becoming a member of the Boston Chapter of the AGA, I have built strong professional connections while positively impacting my community. I have also taken advantage of the leadership opportunities offered by the Chapter to show my leadership skills as a young professional. As a student interested in a financial management career, I would highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunities AGA offers. In addition, students can join the group for free! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Name: Benjamin Howe Class Year: 1996 Title: Audit Manager Organization Name: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General   1. In one sentence, what does your job entail? Audit managers supervise a team that conducts performance audits of VA programs and operations.\u00a0 \u00a0 2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to … <\/p>\n

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