CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR | Principal Auditor, Branch 2 CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR CAREER OPPORTUNITY PRINCIPAL AUDITOR Branch 2 Information Technology Audits Unit OUR MISSION The California State Auditor promotes the efficient and effective management of public funds and programs by providing citizens and the State independent, objective, accurate, and timely evaluations of state and local government activities. auditor.ca.gov CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR | Principal Auditor, Branch 2 The California State Auditor is the State’s independent and nonpartisan auditing and investigative arm, serving the California State Legislature and the public. For nearly 60 years, the office has served California by auditing and reviewing state, local, or publicly created agency performance and operations; identifying wrongdoing or WHO WE ARE mismanagement; and providing insight on issues. Our audits result in truthful, balanced, and unbiased information that clarifies issues and brings more accountability to government programs. We pride ourselves on proposing innovative solutions to problems identified by our audits so that state agencies can better serve Californians. Each year our recommendations result in meaningful change to government, saving taxpayers millions of dollars. The California State Auditor is now accepting applications for the Principal Auditor level position within COMPENSATION/BENEFITS its Information Technology Audits (ITAS) unit. Individuals CLASSIFICATION ANNUAL SALARY RANGE in this position serve important roles in improving California government by assuring the performance, Principal Auditor $106,020-126,456 accountability, and transparency that its citizens deserve. The Principal Auditor in ITAS typically oversee complex Features of the comprehensive benefit package include: data analysis within performance audits. DUTIES • Retirement (defined benefit plan), as well as 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans Under the general direction of a Deputy State Auditor, the Audit Principal within ITAS provides overall • Health, dental, and vision coverage leadership for the ITAS unit and oversees the work of the Auditor Specialist III’s who directly supervise ITAS • Basic group life insurance staff. In addition to performing audits on wide range of Information Technology (IT) systems, ITAS provides • Annual Leave Program analytical and technical audit assistance to other audit teams. By performing a thorough review of the • Pre‑tax parking evidentiary support for all draft audit report language, the Audit Principal within ITAS ensures that these audits are performed in accordance with Generally For more details about employee benefits, visit the Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Specifically, this position oversees the following activities: • Working with audit teams to gain an understanding of available data, obtaining required data, converting or merging data as necessary, and conducting complex data analyses using ACL. • Providing information to audit teams to aid in decision-making with regard to the sufficiency of data reliability for the engagement. • Drafting audit report language regarding methodologies used and results of data analyses and data reliability assessments. • Performing general and application control reviews in accordance with GAGAS. • Developing and conducting training classes for state auditor staff or outside entities on IT-related topics. CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR | Principal Auditor, Branch 2 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS SELECTION PROCESS • Experience supervising, coaching, mentoring IT The California State Auditor is part of the merit‑based auditors. California civil service selection system. The civil service selection system consists of two simple • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex IT steps: exams and hiring. This job announcement is audits and projects. part of the hiring step in the process. If you have not yet completed the exam for this position, please visit • Experience using general accounting and auditing http://www.auditor.ca.gov/opportunities/experienced principles and procedures. to obtain information on how to apply for the exam. • Knowledge of principles and practices of You can still apply for the position but must complete organizational management including planning, the exam process before you will be considered for a organizing, accounting, auditing, and quantitative hiring interview. analysis methods. Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be • Knowledge of programming using audit software such subject to a background check, fingerprinting and an as ACL, IDEA, or ARBUTUS, or software products inquiry to the CA Department of Justice to disclose such as Tableau, ARCGIS, SAS or SQL; or any criminal records prior to appointment. mainframe programming experience. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Possession of a professional designation as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or ACL If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please Certified Data Analyst (ACDA). submit a state application (Std. 678) and a statement of qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. An • Ability to develop logical and creative approaches and SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, methodologies to meet audit objectives as well as training, experience, and skills meet the desired alternative approaches to resolve issues identified. qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ should specifically describe any experience you have • Ability to provide advice and instruction to staff on supervising complex data analysis within performance methods of performing various information systems audits or performing general and application control audits or computer-assisted testing techniques. reviews in accordance with Government Auditing • Experience with writing the results of audits Standards. The SOQ serves as documentation of your conducted under Generally Accepted Government ability to present information clearly and concisely in Auditing Standards. writing and should be typed and no more than two pages in length. All interested applicants must submit a signed state application Std. 678. Applications without an SOQ will NOT be accepted. CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR | Principal Auditor, Branch 2 FINAL FILING DATE: JUNE 9, 2017 All appointments will be made in accordance with applicable personnel laws and rules. Only those Mail complete applications to: appearing most qualified will be interviewed. California State Auditor Additional hires may be made if positions Human Resources Office become available. 621 Capitol Mall, Ste 1200 Sacramento, CA 95814 State Auditor’s Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining. Or email to: [email protected] The State of California is an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. 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