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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.
Position Details
Job Code #
JC-
Position #(s)
Working Title
Internal Audit Manager
Classification
SENIOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
Salary Range
$8,265.00 - $10,785.00
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
Sacramento County
Telework
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. We are passionate about creating a better tomorrow - one child at a time. The mix of talented people within our workplace reflects the rich diversity inherent within the State of California. We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming. We believe in California For All.
In fiscal year , the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion with approximately $2.2 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state, from independent neighborhood shops to convenience stores, liquor stores to supermarkets, and more. Retail product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers® games and several draw games, including jackpot games such as Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and SuperLotto Plus® and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot®.
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Job Description And Duties
Do you have an inquisitive mindset and enjoy solving complex problems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well both independently and as part of a team? Are you looking to contribute your strengths to an organization with a meaningful statewide mission? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Internal Audit Manager opportunity with the California State Lottery (Lottery)! The Lottery's mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges, and we are seeking a highly motivated Internal Audit Manager to help strengthen our internal controls, support accountability, and advance this mission as part of our Internal Audits Team.
Senior Management Auditor
Under the direction of the Internal Audit Deputy Director, the Senior Management Auditor (SMA) will act as the Internal Audit Manager for the Lottery. The SMA is responsible for the management, organization and supervision of the Internal Audit Office. Functions include planning, organizing, assisting and reviewing operational, performance, information systems, compliance, and financial related audits of the California Lottery. In addition, the SMA is responsible for keeping apprised on all external audits, communicating with external audit entities and working with various staff throughout the department to ensure internal controls are in place and risks are mitigated.
Teleworking 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 AMA to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on "How to apply".
This position requires a current Senior Management Auditor exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.
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 here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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(s) require(s) 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.
Required Application Package Documents
- 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 below for Statement of Qualification (SOQ) instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Final Filing Date: 8/18/2026
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.
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