Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The CalSTRS Audit Services Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Senior Management Auditor within the Employer Audits Unit.

CalSTRS delegated authority to Audit Services to perform audits in order to evaluate a school employer’s compliance with the Teacher’s Retirement Law. The mission of Audit Services is to provide independent, objective assurance through audit and consulting services designed to add value and improve CalSTRS operations. Audit Services assists CalSTRS in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes. Audit Services is an integral part of the accomplishment of goals and objectives established for CalSTRS operations and programs. Audit Services consists of Employer and Internal Audits, Data Solutions, and Operations.

The Employer Audits Unit performs audits of employers, including but not limited to K-12 schools, community college districts, Regional Occupational Centers, County Offices of Education (COE) and charter schools to determine compliance with the Teachers’ Retirement Law (Education Code Section 22000 et seq.) regarding membership eligibility, contributions, creditable compensation and creditable services.

Under the general direction of the Supervising Management Auditor, the Senior Management Auditor plans, organizes and directs the work of a group of audit teams performing a variety of technical audits to ensure CalSTRS reporting employers’ (School Districts, Community Colleges, Charter schools, and other reporting employers) are in compliance with applicable California Education Codes, State Teachers’ Retirement Law, CalSTRS policies and procedures, and other applicable laws and statutes. Audits are performed in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards).

This position requires occasional travel when performing assignments/training away from headquarters.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Strong leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Knowledge and experience in risk-based auditing, data analytics, statistics, sampling techniques, and Global Internal Audit Standards
• Experience in conducting compliance pension plan audits
• Ability to lead an audit team to plan, organize and engage in complex internal audits, and evaluate auditor performance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships
• Proficient with various software programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint, and Audit Software (TeamMate+)

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.

Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions section below and apply now.

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Working Conditions

CalSTRS offers a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions based on business needs.

All staff of CalSTRS are employees of the State of California and subject to California employment taxes and withholdings. Upon appointment, staff are required to provide a current California address to CalSTRS Human Resources to be used as a remote work location.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment with CalSTRS.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview.  When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly. Your SOQ should not exceed two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font and address the following questions:

1. Explain how your education, professional background, and key achievements qualify you to excel as a Senior Management Auditor at CalSTRS.
2. Describe your approach to planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing the execution of an audit plan. What strategies and methodologies do you employ to ensure the audit plan is completed efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards?
   

Exam

This position requires a current Senior Management Auditor examination . If you need to take the examination or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted. The BI consists of a  Personal History Statement and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice. The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education and check driving records.

CalSTRS Disclosure Requirements

This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the  Conflict of Interest Code that applies to CalSTRS team members and the  Political Reform Act , which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a  Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) .

Incompatible Activities

This position is subject to the provisions of  Government Code Section 19990 . Upon accepting a position at CalSTRS, you will also be required to comply with the CalSTRS Incompatible Activities Policy by ensuring that outside work or activities are compatible and align with your professional activities or workplace obligations.

Benefits

CalSTRS offers a competitive pay schedule and a work-life-balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some benefits include:

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders
• More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan forgiveness under the federal 

For the latest information on the benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.  If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet. Please provide the following information on your application: 815-103-4161-003, RPA: 0408, JC-503018.
• If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your transcripts/degree.
• Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position. If you are applying as a T&D, please indicate this in the eligibility section of your application.
  
• Candidate may be selected by application packet review only.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
• Submission of an incomplete STD 678 may result in disqualification. 

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 - A Statement of Qualifications is required. Please see the Special Requirements section of the job posting for detailed instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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