STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and leave

Defined benefit retirement program

Employee wellness program

Job summary

State of California: The California Department of Insurance seeks a dynamic Lead Auditor to conduct performance audits from planning to report issuance. You will lead and provide expertise to Associate Management Auditors under the Internal Audit Unit, with duties including complex financial, performance, and information systems audits.

The role requires adherence to conflict of interest rules and Form 700 filings, with telework possible under CDI policy and a permanent, full-time placement in a

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.
• Experience conducting performance audits, from planning to report issuance.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and investigative skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and meet deadlines timely.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) to present determinations or project findings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
• Excellent time management, planning, initiative, and analytical skills.
• Remote work options

Responsibilities

• Lead the most complex and sensitive audits, including financial, performance, and information systems audits from planning to report issuance.
• Provide professional expertise to Associate Management Auditors and guide staff in audit execution.
• Ensure compliance with Conflict of Interest Code requirements and related filings.

Skills

Performance audits

Analytical thinking

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Job description

$7,530.00 - $9,823.00 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: 9/25/2026

Job Description and Duties

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Lead Auditorwith experience conducting performance audits, from planning to report issuance.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under the general direction of the Internal Audit Unit Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the most complex and sensitive audits, including financial, performance, and information systems audits. The Staff Management Auditor will lead and provide professional expertise to the Associate Management Auditors.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ( www.calhr.ca.gov ).

New to state service? Learn how to apply here.

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

Working Conditions

• The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.
• The incumbent may telework in accordance with CDI's Telework Policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR $7,530.00 - $9,823.00 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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.

Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters,and business entities.

Executive Operations
Organizational Accountability Office
Internal Audits

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
• Statement of Qualifications
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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:

• Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.
• Experience conducting performance audits, from planning to report issuance.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and investigative skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and meet deadlines timely.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) to present determinations or project findings in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
• Excellent time management, planning, initiative, and analytical skills necessary to organize detailed reports and present analysis of complex factual scenarios.
• Remote work options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program

• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Career Services Program
• Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)
• Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

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: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Examination Information

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Staff Management Auditor examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to submit an SOQ as required may be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS: The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document. Font must be Arial 12-point. Not to exceed two pages. Single-spaced.

QUESTION:
Describe your experience conducting performance audits, including the role(s) you played in the audit(s), specific examples of methods or techniques used or procedures performed, any recommendations issued, and value provided to the auditee(s).

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