HHSA Contract Auditor-26255807

The County of San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for: **HHSA Contract Auditor** (Health & Human Services Agency) **Interviews will take place on the week of September 7, 2026.****Job offers will take place the week of September 21, 2026.** **Future Salary Increases:** **\*\* June 2027 – 3% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board)** As an HHSA Contract Auditor, you will plan, organize, direct and perform a wide variety of professional auditing duties and advisory services related to Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) service contracts. You will review and analyze financial records, management controls, policies, procedures, and reports. You will test claims, analyze contracts, validate financial documents, and assess the contractors' compliance to applicable laws and funding source regulations. **Ideal Candidate** An ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field such as accounting, auditing, finance, public administration or business administration and previous experience in auditing/accounting and some professional training in the field. Additionally, individuals applying for this position should demonstrate the ability to self-motivate and follow directions. They need to have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate strong reasoning and writing abilities, and show a firm basic understanding of auditing and accounting. They should possess the ability to analyze contract documents and research current laws and funding regulations to properly support findings/recommendations. Furthermore, an ideal candidate should summarize information concisely, pay strict attention to detail, and work well either independently or as part of a team. Read the complete job description of [HHSA Contract Auditor](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/classspecs/96562?keywords=2558&pagetype=classSpecifications) including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment. **Hiring Timeline and Dates** The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. - Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews are completed. - Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. - Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. **Minimum Qualifications** 1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field, **AND**, 2. One (1) year of professional experience performing financial, performance, compliance, or information systems audits. **Note:** Possession of one or more of the following certifications is highly desirable: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Internal Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Financial Manager (CFM). **Blind Applicant Screening** The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and…