Health Program Auditor Iv, Department Of Health Services

Position: HEALTH PROGRAM AUDITOR IV, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
Job Title

Health Program Auditor IV (Hybrid Option)

Department

Department of Health Care Services

Job

JC-536257

Salary

$6,955.00 - $9,142.00 per Month

Final date to receive applications

Final Filing Date: 11/9/2026

Position Summary

The HPA IV functions as a program specialist and performs other audit activities. The Health Program Auditor (HPA) IV is the most advanced auditor level and is considered the Section specialist. The HPA IV is a promotional position and requires knowledge of Medi-Cal reimbursement and candidates must possess this valuable knowledge. Travel of up to 15% is routinely required and may include overnight, and/or weekend stays.

Location

& Telework

Telework:
Hybrid

Work Location:

Sacramento

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

# of Positions

Multiple

Benefits

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Additional Benefits

• Professional Competency Pay for Auditors who obtain CPA license or CIA certification
• Merit Based Promotional opportunities based on performance
• Training opportunities to support role
• Upward Mobility

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 Agreement

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.

Please reach out to the hiring unit contact for details.

Desirable Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of governmental auditing standards, audit methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in planning, conducting, and documenting complex, financial, compliance, performance, and management audits.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and contractual requirements affecting health care programs.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate large and complex data sets and identify significant compliance, fiscal, and operational risks.
• Demonstrated ability to independently interpret and apply complex regulations, policies, and audit requirements to unique and sensitive situations.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, and persuasive audit reports, audit appeal position statements, and correspondence.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively discuss findings and recommendations with executive leadership, providers, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting or supporting audit appeals, administrative hearings, corrective action monitoring, or dispute resolution processes.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to auditing staff and serve as a subject matter expert on complex audit and compliance matters.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other audit, financial, and data analysis tools.

Reasonable Accommodations

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.

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…