Lead Auditor
Department of Insurance
JC-518359 - Lead Auditor
STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
$7,530.00 - $9,823.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 6/5/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Remote Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Lead Auditor with experience using their strong analytical, critical thinking and investigative skills to conduct performance audits.
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Under the general direction of the Internal Audit Unit Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the most complex and sensitive audits, including financial, performance, and information systems audits. The Staff Management Auditor will lead and provide professional expertise to the Associate Management Auditors.
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential
386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov).
New to state service? Learn how to apply here.
Please, take two minutes to check us out or provide your feedback.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.
The incumbent may telework in accordance with CDI's Telework Policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-518359
Position #(s):
...-002
Working Title: Lead Auditor
Classification: STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
$7,530.00 - $9,823.00
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 CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state's consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.
Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.
Executive Operations Branch
Organizational Accountability Office
Internal Audits Bureau
Department Website:
Special Requirements
Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.
Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
Statement of Qualifications
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/5/2026
Department of Insurance
JC-518359 - Lead Auditor
STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
$7,530.00 - $9,823.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 6/5/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Remote Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Lead Auditor with experience using their strong analytical, critical thinking and investigative skills to conduct performance audits.
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Under the general direction of the Internal Audit Unit Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the most complex and sensitive audits, including financial, performance, and information systems audits. The Staff Management Auditor will lead and provide professional expertise to the Associate Management Auditors.
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential
386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov).
New to state service? Learn how to apply here.
Please, take two minutes to check us out or provide your feedback.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.
The incumbent may telework in accordance with CDI's Telework Policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-518359
Position #(s):
...-002
Working Title: Lead Auditor
Classification: STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
$7,530.00 - $9,823.00
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 CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state's consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.
Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.
Executive Operations Branch
Organizational Accountability Office
Internal Audits Bureau
Department Website:
Special Requirements
Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.
Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
Statement of Qualifications
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/5/2026
Job ID: 521428022
Originally Posted on: 5/16/2026
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