Audit Manager

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Do you have a curious mindset and enjoy tackling complex challenges? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel both independently and as part of a team? Do you excel at leading internal audits while coordinating effectively with external auditors and across the department? If yes, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Management Auditor position with the Employment Development Department (EDD)! 

Senior Management Auditor
The Audit and Evaluation Division supports EDD's goals by conducting independent, objective, and risk-based audits, evaluations, consultations, advisory services, external audit coordination, and other related services to strengthen the EDD's programs and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards. 

Under the general direction of the Audits, Risk Management, and Survey Research Section Chief, the Senior Management Auditor manages, organizes, and supervises a team of audit supervisors and staff responsible for audit and evaluation assignments and external audit coordination functions.

Telework Conditions
This position is headquartered in Downtown Sacramento and may be eligible for telework under the EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Benefits
The State of California offers an amazing benefits package, including:

• 40-hour workweek
• State of California retirement that vests in five years
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Generous paid time off, including 11 holidays per year
• 401(k) and 457 retirement options
• And much more 

Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. 

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!

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 in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Additionally, up to 10 percent of overnight travel may be required.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.

• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link for more information and to take the exam: Senior Management Auditor Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here .

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:

1. Strong project management, strategic leadership, organizational, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
2. Being flexible and adaptable in managing multiple audits, balancing workloads, and handling competing priorities.
3. Providing innovative solutions to complex audit and/or operational challenges.
4. Coordinating and ensuring collaboration between external auditors and internal stakeholders.
5. Managing staff through supervision, development, performance evaluation, mentorship, training, delegation, and coaching. 
6. Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely in presentations, reports, and emails. 
7. Leading audit teams in performing risk-based compliance, fiscal, performance, and information technology audits in accordance with International Standards for the professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. 
8. Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, peers, and staff at all levels. 
9. Utilizing software such as Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, TeamMate+, etc.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter.

Applicants MUST submit an SOQ along with their application for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. 

PLEASE NOTE
Resumes, cover letters, and other materials WILL NOT be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit an SOQ or do not follow instructions as required may be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS
The SOQ must be typed in 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and not to exceed two (2) single sided pages. The SOQ also must include the applicant's first and last name, the classification applying for, and the job code number. 

Number your SOQ responses according to the prompts below. Each response must answer the questions and include specific examples of your experience. 

1. Explain why you are interested in working in the Audit and Evaluation Division and how your background prepares you for the Senior Management Auditor role.
2. Describe a recent situation where you solved a complex problem, including your approach and what you learned.
3. Describe how you build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders using strong oral and written communication skills.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.