Employer Auditor

Job Description and Duties

The CalSTRS  Audit Services Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as  a Staff Services Management Auditor  on the  Employer Audits Team .

CalSTRS delegated authority to Audit Services to perform audits in order to evaluate a school employer’s compliance with the Teacher’s Retirement Law. The mission of Audit Services is to provide independent, objective assurance through audit and consulting services designed to add value and improve CalSTRS operations. Audit Services assists CalSTRS in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes. Audit Services is an integral part of the accomplishment of goals and objectives established for CalSTRS operations and programs. Audit Services consists of Employer and Internal Audits, Data Solutions, and Operations.

The Employer Audit Unit performs audits of employers, including but not limited to K-12 schools, community college districts, Regional Occupational Centers, County Offices of Education (COE) and charter schools to determine compliance with the Teachers’ Retirement Law (Education Code Section 22000 et seq.) regarding membership eligibility, contributions, creditable compensation and creditable services.

Under the close supervision of the Staff Management Auditor (Supervisor) in Audit Services, the Staff Services Management Auditor plans, conducts and reports results of Employer audits undertaken to evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures that have a significant impact on CalSTRS members’ current and future retirement benefits and the monetary contributions due to CalSTRS. Employer audits are an integral part of the accomplishment of goals and objectives established for the California State Teachers’ Retirement System operations and programs. Audit work is performed in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA), and its Practice Advisories and Code of Ethics, Audit Services’ policies and procedures, and applicable State policies and procedures.

This position requires up to 35% travel per year when performing assignments/training away from headquarters.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Knowledge and understanding of uniform accounting principles, statistics, sampling techniques, risk analysis.
• Ability to independently plan, organize and conduct complex, technical compliance audits.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and auditees.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and convincing audit reports, analyses, and correspondences.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills used for efficient completion of projects.
• Ability to use various software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TeamMate+.
• Overnight travel required.

Duties will be adjusted at the  Associate Management Auditor level.

Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.

Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the  Application Instructions  section below and apply now.

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Working Conditions

CalSTRS offers a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions based on business needs.

All staff of CalSTRS are employees of the State of California and subject to California employment taxes and withholdings. Upon appointment, staff are required to provide a current California address to CalSTRS Human Resources to be used as a remote work location.

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 with CalSTRS.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview.  When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly. Your SOQ should not exceed two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font and address the following questions:

1. Please describe how your background, education, training, and/or work experience qualify you for the responsibilities and duties of this position.
2. Explain how you communicate effectively with people at all levels within an organization, and possibly with external entities as well.

Exam

This position requires a current Staff Services Management Auditor (SSMA) or Associate Management Auditor (AMA) examination . If you need to take the examination or if your score has expired, click here for SSMA , or  click here for AMA ,  to gain list eligibility.

CalSTRS Personal Trading Program

Investment Branch employees are required to participate in the CalSTRS Personal Trading Program which allows CalSTRS to monitor employees’ personal trading transactions in order to reduce risks associated with insider trading, front running, and misusing material non-public information. Upon accepting a position within the Investment Branch, you will be required to disclose your personal broker account information and be required to utilize a personal broker from a designated list as provided by CalSTRS.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted. The BI consists of a  Personal History Statement and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice. The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education and check driving records.

CalSTRS Disclosure Requirements

This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the  Conflict of Interest Code that applies to CalSTRS team members and the  Political Reform Act , which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a  Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) .

Incompatible Activities

This position is subject to the provisions of  Government Code Section 19990 . Upon accepting a position at CalSTRS, you will also be required to comply with the CalSTRS Incompatible Activities Policy by ensuring that outside work or activities are compatible and align with your professional activities or workplace obligations.

Benefits

CalSTRS offers a competitive pay schedule and a work-life-balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some benefits include:

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders
• More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan forgiveness under the federal 

For the latest information on the benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.  If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet. Please provide the following information on your application: 815-103-5841-XXX, RPA 0965, JC-526818.
• If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your transcripts/degree.
• Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position. If you are applying as a T&D, please indicate this in the eligibility section of your application.
  
• Candidate may be selected by application packet review only.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
• Submission of an incomplete STD 678 may result in disqualification. 

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 - A Statement of Qualifications is required. Please see the Special Requirements section of the job posting for detailed instructions.