AUDITOR EVALUATOR I

About the position

As a Performance/Policy Evaluator (Auditor Evaluator I), you will develop recommendations to solve California's toughest problems. Performance/Policy Evaluators must quickly understand and analyze complex processes, think creatively about effective solutions, write reports for the Legislature and the public, and participate in the development of presentations for the Legislature.

Responsibilities

• Communicate extensively with government officials and colleagues in a collaborative environment to obtain necessary information and to convey information related to audit procedures, findings, and recommendations.
• Understand laws and best practices to develop the criteria against which the audited agency will be held accountable.
• Collect and analyze evidence to convey strong, compelling arguments that are responsive to the audit objectives and comply with government auditing standards.
• Track, interpret and analyze data using various analytical techniques to evaluate agency performance against relevant criteria.
• Thoroughly and accurately document your analyses to support audit findings and recommendations.
• Work with teams to develop final public reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher (registered college seniors can begin the process but must graduate before starting).
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to think critically and synthesize data and information into logical, meaningful, and concise conclusions.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a nonpartisan office.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with teammates and other colleagues.
• Willingness to occasionally work long or irregular hours.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $69,468 - $99,132.
• Longevity bonus.
• Participation in the office's hybrid telework program.