Job Description

Job Description and Duties

As a Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) with the California Lottery, you’ll lead high-impact audits that shape transparency and efficiency across our operations. From analyzing complex programs and systems to guiding audit teams and partnering with external agencies, your expertise will drive accountability and innovation. Enjoy the flexibility of telework (three days at home), collaborate with professionals at every level, and make a tangible difference in safeguarding public trust. If you’re ready to take on challenging projects and influence organizational excellence, this is your opportunity to shine!

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

This position is headquartered at the Lottery Headquarters in Sacramento 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!!

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Working Conditions

1. Schedule: Full-time (8-hour days) with work hours between the times of 7am – 5pm  
2. 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 and understanding of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk-based auditing, risk assessments, and data analytics.
• Experience independently planning, organizing and conducting complex and technical audits. Effective project management skills. Effective analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems; Ability to meet business needs through innovative solutions.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle matters independently, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience writing clear, concise, and convincing audit reports, analyses, and correspondence.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to encourage efficiencies, mentor others, provide constructive feedback, and build effective working teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with staff and auditees.
• Strong proficiency with basic PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Aptitude and desire for continuous learning.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application (STD. 678) and serves as documentation of the candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using Arial size 12 pt. font, and standard margins. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should specifically address each of the questions in numerical order. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ or fail to follow the instructions will not be considered for this recruitment.

1. Describe how your professional skills and past experiences demonstrate your ability to manage and execute audit projects effectively. In your response, provide specific examples of how you analyze complex information, maintain project timelines, keep work on track, and deliver assignments accurately and on time.
2. Provide specific examples of instances where you produced high-quality audit work, delivered clear and well-supported audit reports, and successfully worked with individuals at all levels of an organization to achieve strong audit outcomes.

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 the Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.

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