Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you have an inquisitive mindset and enjoy solving problems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you work well individually and as part of a team? Would you enjoy working for a dynamic organization with a meaningful mission? If so, we encourage you to apply for this Internal Auditor opportunity with the California State Lottery (Lottery)! The Lottery's mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. To help meet our mission, we are looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audits Team.

Associate Management Auditor

You will be responsible for independently planning, conducting, and reporting on the results of complex operational, performance, compliance, information systems, and financial related audits of the California State Lottery. You will act as the auditor-in-charge and exercise professional judgment and analytical skills throughout each phase of the audit engagement.

This position requires a current Associate Management Auditor exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the Sacramento Headquarters location and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement.  The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Schedule: Full-time (8-hour days) with work hours between the times of 7am – 5pm PST

Travel: Travel may be required for conducting audits, local training, or off-site events.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent.  Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of audit standards
  
• Knowledge of internal controls and risk based audit concepts
  
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments within deadlines
  
• Ability to write clear and concise audit reports
  
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  
• Internal Audit Experience
  

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Please click on the link below to learn about the California State Civil Service Employee Benefits.

Position Location

Sacramento Headquarters
700 N 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for further instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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