I started working for a government agency in December 2012. The position is limited term, not to exceed two years, while they implement an IT project. I act as a liasion between the agency and the IT vendor to make sure all business requirements are met. I don't have any IT experience - my degree is in accounting, and I was hired based upon my knowledge of tax code because the agency is a taxing authority.
Prior to this, I spent 12 years at another agency as a tax auditor. I loved that job, and would still be there if I hadn't moved to be with now-DH.
Today, the audit manager in my new agency approached me. She said they've obtained funding for a new auditor position, and asked if I would be interested. I'm flattered, and would love to get back to auditing (while living with DH, best of both worlds!) But...I wouldn't want things to be awkward if I left the project only partially complete, and was still working for the same agency - having to run into my former boss on a near-daily basis, etc.
I'm usually of the mindset that I need to do what's best for me - but I don't want to burn any bridges or make enemies. I considered asking to delay my transfer to the audit staff until the project is complete, but the position would likely be lost by then because of the way budgets work. Any words or advice on how to execute this potential transition smoothly? I would need to tell my current supervisor before I formally applied for the new position, which is why I'm worrying about this now.