Internal Auditor

The California State Lottery is looking to fill the exciting role of a Internal Auditor!

If this opportunity would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply today and join our winning team!

People are drawn to the California State Lottery because we:

• We have a worthy mission that we’re sure you’ll take pride in too.
• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state agencies that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding to California schools while simultaneously supporting local communities. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent by players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes and retailer compensation.

In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery provided over $2 billion in supplemental funding for California public schools, bringing the total contributions to more than $46 billion since we began in 1985. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state. Product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot.

Job Description and Duties:

As a Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) with the California Lottery, you’ll lead high-impact audits that shape transparency and efficiency across our operations. From analyzing complex programs and systems to guiding audit teams and partnering with external agencies, your expertise will drive accountability and innovation. Enjoy the flexibility of telework (three days at home), collaborate with professionals at every level, and make a tangible difference in safeguarding public trust. If you’re ready to take on challenging projects and influence organizational excellence, this is your opportunity to shine!

This position requires a current Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the Lottery Headquarters in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.

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

Working Conditions

1. Schedule: Full-time (8-hour days) with work hours between the times of 7am – 5pm
2. Travel: Travel may be required for conducting audits, local training, or off-site events.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk-based auditing, risk assessments, and data analytics.
• Experience independently planning, organizing and conducting complex and technical audits. Effective project management skills. Effective analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems; Ability to meet business needs through innovative solutions.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle matters independently, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience writing clear, concise, and convincing audit reports, analyses, and correspondence.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to encourage efficiencies, mentor others, provide constructive feedback, and build effective working teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with staff and auditees.
• Strong proficiency with basic PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Aptitude and desire for continuous learning.

*Important Note: A resume and Statement of Qualifications are required to submit with your application package in order to be considered.

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