Auditor Specialist II
Auditor Specialist II
Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: August 20, 2025
Who are we?
We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California’s Whistleblower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We are trusted to produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports that provide recommendations to solve some of our state’s toughest problems.
At the California State Auditor’s Office, we believe that our mission to enhance transparency, accountability, and performance of government also improves the lives of Californians. The many people helping us achieve such a mission are the backbone and heart of our organization. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates their incredible contributions and talents, and embraces their unique perspectives, identities, and values. We seek to develop an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired in their commitment to public service.
Why should you join us?
- You want to make a difference for Californians and future generations, and make sure California government is effectively serving its people.
- You are highly collaborative, solution-oriented, and a strong communicator.
- You have a strong work ethic and thrive when working under pressure.
- You possess the ability to reason logically and creatively and use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve problems.
- You desire a monthly salary range of $9,113-$11,982 as well as a longevity bonus.
What will you do?
As the Auditor Specialist II focused on information system control reviews, you are responsible for performing complex data analysis, as well as determining the adequacy of the general and application controls over a wide range of information systems. You develop and run sophisticated data analysis, develop and apply audit procedures to information systems applications, assess the reliability of computer-processed data, and assess compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and requirements. You also function as a consultant to other Office staff and program managers on methods of analyzing data, testing systems and databases, and training on questions requiring information systems expertise. At times, you will perform peer reviews of data analytics code, as well as oversee the control review work of contractors, including reviewing contractors’ reports and work papers. Specifically, you will:
- Write data analytics code to analyze large, complex data sets to answer audit questions.
- Gather, document, and analyze audit evidence related to information system controls to ensure the controls are suitably designed and operating effectively.
- Assess the reliability of computer-processed data, to ensure accurate answers to audit questions and supported recommendations.
- Share the methodology, results, and recommendations of audits through written documentation and verbal presentations.
- Obtain and organize information relevant to the audit in order to make informed analyses, decisions, and recommendations within budget and timeline expectations.
- Build cooperative working relationships with other audit staff, including providing technical guidance, to ensure cohesive teamwork and efficient audit processes.
- Assist in advising the office management on developing current trends and standards related to information systems technologies and audits.
- Review reports and work papers of contractors performing control reviews on behalf of the Office.
Who are you?
- You have strong analytical and communication skills with demonstrated experience synthesizing information and communicating in a clear and concise manner.
- You have experience programming complex data analysis in R, or other programming languages, such as SAS, SQL, or Python.
- You have experience auditing information systems, including general and application controls.
- You have experience using or auditing PeopleSoft systems, including FI$Cal.
- You possess or are interested in pursuing a professional designation as a Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- You have experience using research and information-gathering techniques; basic principles and practices of descriptive and inferential statistics.
- You have knowledge of principles and practices of organizational management including planning, organizing, accounting, auditing, and quantitative analysis methods.
- You have knowledge of research and information-gathering techniques; basic principles and practices of descriptive and inferential statistics; operations, procedures, and functions..
How do I join?
The California State Auditor is part of the merit-based California civil service selection system. To complete this process, you must do the following:
1
Take the Exam
If you are a current state employee with transfer eligibility, you can skip this step. If you are not a state employee, or your state classification is not eligible to transfer, you must take the exam to be considered for the position.
2
Submit an Application
Submit a completed State of California job application (STD. 678) and resume.
3
Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two questions below using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. Your SOQ will help us determine who to interview for the position. Please limit your response to two pages. We will not consider applications that do not include responses to the questions or exceed the page limit.
- Describe any college-level course work you completed, or software applications with which you are proficient, related to information technology (IT) auditing or programming.
- Describe any experience you have analyzing large volumes of data electronically or performing general or application reviews of IT systems.
Apply Online
You can submit your complete application package via your CalCareer account.
Apply by Mail
California State Auditor
Human Resources Office
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
Sacramento, California 95814
The Fine Print
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position. Current state employees with eligibility are encouraged to apply. Additional hires may be made from this bulletin if positions become available. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position is eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be in California and conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.
Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment. State Auditor’s Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free state workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the state, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants. This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E-Verify employer.
