ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

High-Speed Rail Authority Office of the Inspector General; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The High-Speed Rail Authority Office of the Inspector General seeks an Associate Management Auditor to independently handle complex inspections, evaluations, reviews, audits, and investigations under the supervision of the Supervising Management Auditor.

The incumbent will perform engagements to provide oversight of highly technical areas, including cost estimates, cost controls, schedules, risk management, change orders, and ridership calculations for the California High‑Speed Rail Project.

Qualifications

• SOQ required: two-page narrative, 12-point font, organized and numbered, respond to all items.
• Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.
• AI tools may be helpful for research, but the submitted SOQ must be the applicant's own work.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex, difficult, and sensitive inspections, evaluations, reviews, audits, and investigations independently under supervision.
• Present findings to management with professional judgment and integrity.
• Support annual risk assessments and engagement planning; assist with staff development and lead capacity when needed.

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the OIG-HSR Supervising Management Auditor, the Associate Management Auditor is responsible for proficiently and independently handling complex, difficult, and sensitive inspections, evaluations, reviews, audits, and investigations (engagements), and presenting findings to management. The incumbent performs engagements to provide oversight of highly technical areas, including the High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) parametric cost estimates, cost controls, project schedules, risk management, change order management, and economic benefit and projected ridership calculations for the California high-speed rail project (Project). The position develops knowledge and understanding of the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) as well as Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General. The position assists in annual risk assessments and engagement planning processes, assists with engagement and OIG-HSR program quality reviews, assists supervisors in staff development, and may function in a lead capacity with lower-level staff. Staff in this position must exercise exceptional professional judgment, professional ethical behavior, integrity, and a commitment to fostering and promoting accountability and integrity in government. NOTE: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered for this position. If interested in a T&D assignment, please indicate on your State Application STD. 678.This advertisement is posted as Open Until Filled and the advertisement will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Cut-offs for applications will be every other Thursday, starting Septemeber 17, 2026, and applications will be reviewed per those cut-off dates. Hires can be made at any time based on the applications received by the cut-off dates.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.

• 1. Please explain your interest in the position and how your knowledge, skills, and abilities would make you effective in the position.
• 2. Please describe a time that you worked as a member of a team to solve a difficult problem. Include an explanation of what made the problem difficult, how you collaborated with the other members of the team, and your role in solving the problem.

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.

Final Filing Date

Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website:Human Resources Contact:Sloane YoungPlease 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. EEO Contact:Amanda Millen California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Application Information The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package. Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed. If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-530919 and Associate Inspector General, 288-100-4159-804 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.) Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Note: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to accessthe Associate Management Auditor exam bulletin. Please to accessthe Staff Services Management Auditor exam bulletin.