Internal Audit Specialist

Job Description and Duties

As a Staff Management Auditor (Internal Audit Specialist) with the California Lottery, you’ll lead high-impact audits that strengthen accountability, transparency, and operational excellence. You’ll perform and guide complex audits, support consistent audit methodology and quality, and coordinate key administrative and reporting activities that keep our audit program running smoothly. You’ll also collaborate with external auditors and support statewide risk-management efforts through the State Leadership Accountability Act (SLAA). With flexible telework (three days at home) and collaboration across all levels of the organization, you’ll make a meaningful difference in safeguarding public trust. If you’re ready to take on challenging projects and help elevate organizational performance, this is your opportunity to shine!

Working Conditions

This position is headquartered at the Sacramento HQ 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."

Exam Information

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please click to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

• 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

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

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Working Conditions

a. Schedule: Full-time (8-hour days) with work hours between the times of 7am – 5pm

b. Travel: Travel may be required for audits, training, external audit coordination, or off-site events.

c. Other: None.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk-based auditing, and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and conduct complex audit engagements
• Effective analytical and organizational skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead audit work, perform peer reviews, and provide constructive feedback
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and auditees
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Demonstrated internal audit experience
• Experience working with the State Leadership and Accountability Act

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of the candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Applications that fail to submit an SOQ that specifically addresses the questions and that do not follow these directions will be eliminated from the examination process. The Statement of Qualifications should be typed no more than one page in length, using Arial size 12 pt. font, and standard margins. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.

1. Why are you interested in this Internal Audit Specialist position with the California Lottery?

2. Provide an example of a time you developed an audit finding that required significant judgment. How did you gather and assess the evidence, determine the cause and impact, and write the finding so it was clear and actionable?”

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 - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below.