ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking an Associate Management Auditor for POST in West Sacramento, CA, with a hybrid schedule and telework eligibility. Salary ranges from $6,646 to $8,740 per month, with New to State hires positioned at the minimum of the range.

Requires fingerprint check and submission of a complete SOQ. Position details include working hours, duties in compliance and internal audits, and a September 18, 2026 application deadline.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of professional auditing standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book, Global Internal Audit Standards/Red Book).
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex internal audits.
• Proficiency in analytical review, data testing methods, and spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to prepare clear, well-supported audit workpapers.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting objective findings and root-cause analyses.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills for interviewing and presenting findings.

Skills

Auditing standards knowledge

Analytical skills

Test data methods

Audit workpapers

Written communication

Interviews skills

Job description

Job Posting:Associate Management Auditor

Peace Officer Standards and Training

JC-530695 -

JC-530695 - Associate Management Auditor

ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

$6,646.00 - $8,740.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/18/2026

Job Description and Duties

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is recruiting to fill an Associate Management Auditorpositionin the Compliance, Audit, and Accountability Bureau.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This position is located at POST headquarters in West Sacramento, CA. The office is located in a two-story building with a business park setting.

Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position.

This position is Hybrid and may be eligible for telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR $6,646.00 - $8,740.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

POST headquarters in West Sacramento, CA.

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

40 hours per work week

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is a small, friendly, state agency located in West Sacramento with easy freeway access and plenty of FREE parking.

For more information about the Commission on POST, please visit our website at https://post.ca.gov/

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Salaries do not reflect the 2025 PLP pay reduction. Information on recent changes to the Memorandum of Understanding can be found here: Bargaining / Contracts - CalHR .

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR STATE APPLICATION. IF THE SOQ IS NOT SUBMITTED THE APPLICANT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

THE SOQ SHOULD BE TYPED ON 8 1/2 X 11 PAPER USING 12-POINT ARIAL FONT, INCLUDING THE APPLICANT'S FULL NAME AND DATE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE. IT SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES IN LENGTH

• Describe your experience planning and conducting internal, operational, or compliance audits. Provide a specific example of an engagement you worked on, highlighting the standards followed (e.g., GAGAS, IIA/IPPF), and how you ensured your workpapers and findings were fully supported.
• Describe a situation where you identified a significant control weakness, compliance issue, or process breakdown. How did you analyze the root cause, what methodology or tools did you use, and how you formulate practical, actionable recommendations for management?
• Internal audit often requires navigating sensitive topics with program managers and auditees. Describe a time when you delivered difficult audit findings or encountered resistance during an engagement. How did you communicate the findings clearly, maintain professional objectivity, and achieve a constructive resolution?

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:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of professional auditing standards (e.g., GAGAS/Yellow Book, Global Internal Audit Standards/Red Book).
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex internal audits.
• Proficiency in analytical review, data testing methods, and spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to prepare clear, well-supported audit workpapers in accordance with quality assurance standards.
• Strong written communication skills with experience drafting objective audit findings and root-cause analyses.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including experience conducting interviews and presenting findings to program managers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments within deadlines.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Application Process

Please note: If you are having trouble submitting your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources contact listed on this advertisement.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 work place. 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.

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off