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Senior Contract Program Auditor
- The County of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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SENIOR CONTRACT PROGRAM AUDITOR
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SENIOR CONTRACT PROGRAM AUDITOR
Salary
$87,520.32 - $117,941.52 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
F4615C
Department
PROBATION
Opening Date
10/28/2025
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Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone
EXAM NUMBER
F4615C
FILING PERIOD:
The application filing period will begin on October 29, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
The Los Angeles County Probation is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Senior Contract Program Auditor. To view classification standards for the position,Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065386?keywords=senior%20contract%20program&pagetype=classSpecifications)
For information about the amazing benefits offered by Los Angeles County, pleaseClick here (https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
Essential Job Functions
WHAT DOES SENIOR CONTRACT PROGRAM AUDITOR DO?
+ Supervises a team engaged in the maintenance and evaluation of contracts between the County and provider agencies to ensure proper utilization of funds and provision of services.
+ Supervises the monitoring and evaluating of services provided by agencies under contract with the County or by units within the Department.
+ Provides technical assistance in analyzing federal, state and County regulations and in developing policy and procedures for the contracting agencies.
+ Develops appropriate guidelines, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of existing contracts in terms of quality and quantity of services provided.
+ Assists in the development and interpretation of contract policy for Probation programs, as well as preparation of contracts and request for proposals.
+ Participates in the negotiation of provider contracts.
+ Serves as liaison in contract matters between other County departments, local, state, and federal agencies and other concerned parties, public and private, as needed.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Option I: Two years' experience monitoring health services contracts for compliance *at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Contract Program Auditor**; -OR-
Option II:Four years' experience auditing and evaluating hospitals, and related health facilities to assure that appropriate quality of care is provided by private agencies with governmental contracts; -OR-
Option III: Four years' experience in a responsible staff capacity*** in a public or private health or human service agency, including two years' experience in a general**** or specialized staff capacity***** analyzing and making recommendations relating to the administration of alcohol or drug contract programs.
LICENSE:
A valid California C Driver’s License or the ability to utilize alternative methods of transportation when needed to carry out our job-related essential functions.
Physical Class II –light
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
**Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Contract Program Auditoris defined as conducting program evaluation audits of hospitals, day-care centers, health facilities or human services facilities to ensure that contracts provided by private agencies comply with County’s contracts.
*** Responsible staff capacityis defined as staff experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to program area assigned.
****General staff capacityis defined as experience assisting management by performing research and making recommendations on use of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives.
*****Specialized staff capacityis defined as staff experience requiring specialized knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned. Knowledge is usually attained through extensive, increasingly difficult, and practical experience and training in the subject matter field.
NO WITHHOLD OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a legible copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at [email protected] as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience worth100% of your total score:
+ Supervising subordinate
+ Data gathering and researching
+ Managing Contract Services
+ Complex audits and reports
The passing score for the assessment part is 70%.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Probation Department as they occur.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE
A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on the employment application, resume, and during the examination process is subject to verification.
Candidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
AVAILABLE SHIFT
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Application and Filing Information
We only accept applications filed online. Application submitted by U.S. mail, fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer’s name and address, job title, beginning the ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and descriptions of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out receiving our emails, it is possible to view notice by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant’s responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling and exam part. Register the domain below as approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Los Angeles County Probation Department is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Probation Examinations– Warangkana Suos
Department Contact Number: (562) 940-2659
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: ( 800) 735-2929
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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Option I: How many months of experience do you have in monitoring health services contracts for compliance at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Contract Program Auditor*?
*You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level. **Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Contract Program Auditor is defined as conducting program evaluation audits of hospitals, day-care centers, related health facilities, or human service facilities to ensure that contracts provided by private agencies comply with County’s contracts.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 6 months
+ At least 6 months but less than 12 months
+ At least 12 months but less than 18 months
+ At least 18 months but less than 24 months
+ More than 24 months
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Please describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
+ Name and Address of Employer
+ Position/Title held
+ Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
+ Hours Worked per Week
+ Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
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Option II: How many years of experience do you have auditing and evaluating hospitals, and related health facilities to assure that appropriate quality of care is provided by private agencies with governmental contracts?
+ No Experience
+ Less than 6 months
+ 6 months to less than 1 year
+ 1 year to less than 2 years
+ 2 years to less than 3 years
+ 3 years to less than 4 years
+ 4 years or more
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Please describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
+ Name and Address of Employer
+ Position/Title held
+ Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
+ Hours Worked per Week
+ Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
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Option III: How many years of experience do you have in a responsible staff capacity*** in a public or private health or human service agency, including two years' experience in a general**** or specialized***** staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations relating to the administration of alcohol or drug contract programs?
***Responsible staff capacityis defined as staff experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to program area assigned.
****General staff capacityis defined as experience assisting management by performing research and making recommendations on use of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives.
*****Specialized staff capacityis defined as staff experience requiring specialized knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned. Knowledge is usually attained through extensive, increasingly difficult, and practical experience and training in the subject matter field.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 6 months
+ 6 months to less than 1 year
+ 1 year to less than 2 years
+ 2 years to less than 3 years
+ 3 years to less than 4 years
+ 4 years or more
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Please describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
+ Name and Address of Employer
+ Position/Title held
+ Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
+ Hours Worked per Week
+ Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
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PART I: A Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation, weighed 100%, that will assess: General Information: Questions 9 through 19 relate to your training and experience for this job. This assessment is weighted 100% of your final exam score. The training and experience-based questions will evaluate your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities gained in the following areas:
+ Supervising subordinate
+ Data gathering and researching
+ Managing Contract Services
+ Complex audits and reports
In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide any supporting work history when prompted. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Certification Statement By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all the information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Los Angeles County Probation Department Examinations Unit staff may verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment.
+ I have read and understood the above instructions
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How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory or team lead role specifically focused on contract processing and overseeing the daily performance and workflow of staff involved in monitoring contracts to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures?
+ No Experience
+ Less than 6 months
+ 6 months to less than 1 year
+ 1 year to less than 2 years
+ 2 years to less than 3 years
+ 3 years to less than 4 years
+ 4 years or more
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Please describe your experience that support your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
+ Name and Address of Employer
+ Position/Title held
+ Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
+ Hours Worked per Week
+ Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
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Which of the following supervisory duties have you performed related to managing subordinates processing contracts and provisions? (Select all that apply)
+ Coordinating and reviewing work assignments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper execution.
+ Conducting program reviews, including site visits, assessing service delivery and adherence to contractual obligations.
+ Leading financial reconciliations to ensure the appropriate utilization of funds and prompt resolution of discrepancies
+ Managing evaluation reviews to verify performance outcomes and overall program effectiveness.
+ Acting in a lead or supervisory capacity (e.g., project leader, team leader, supervisor or acting supervisor role, etc.)
+ Providing guidance and support to team members to enhance productivity, accountability, and professional development.
+ I have not performed any of the above listed assignments or functions.
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Please describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
+ Name and Address of Employer
+ Position/Title held
+ Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
+ Hours Worked per Week
+ Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
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How many years of experience do you have reviewing and compiling information to determine if the contractor or vendor follows the contractual provisions?
+ No experience
+ Less than 1 year of experience
+ At least 1 year, but less than 2 years
+ At least 2 years, but less than 3 years
+ At least 3 years, but less than 4 years
+ At least 4 years or more
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Please describe your experience reviewing and compiling relevant information that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
+ Name and Address of Employer
+ Position/Title held
+ Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
+ Hours Worked per Week
+ Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
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Which of the following duties have you performed related to contract services? (Select all that apply)
+ Collaborates with internal teams and external partners, including vendors, contractors, and service providers—to ensure precise and thorough execution of contractual agreements.
+ Monitors contract performance by tracking key metrics and delivering detailed compliance reports and updates to management.
+ Serves as a lead negotiation and conduct evaluations of partner agencies to verify adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
+ Designs and implements policies and procedures that govern contract monitoring and compliance services.
+ I have not performed any of the above listed assignments or functions.
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Please describe your experience that support your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
+ Name and Address of Employer
+ Position/Title held
+ Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
+ Hours Worked per Week
+ Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
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How many years of experience do you have reviewing complex audits and preparing detailed reports?
+ No experience
+ Less than 1 year of experience
+ At least 1 year, but less than 2 years
+ At least 2 years, but less than 3 years
+ At least 3 years, but less than 4 years
+ At least 4 years or more
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Please describe your experience reviewing complex audits and preparing detailed reports that support your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.
Failure to provide ALL the requested information may result in no credit.
+ Name and Address of Employer
+ Position/Title held
+ Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
+ Hours Worked per Week
+ Description of your experience
If you do not have experience, please indicate N/A
Required Question
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County of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov
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