Salary: $148,200.00 - $222,268.80 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number:
Cabinet: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Cost Center: 2510 - MANAGEMENT AUDIT
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract

Description
Serves as an independent and objective internal advocate for effective and efficient policies, practices, and internal controls; a resource to management for providing insight about opportunities for improvement and for complying with applicable rules, regulations and laws; and a resource to the Metro Board to help ensure that public funds and assets are used properly and effectively by Metro. The position directs the planning, development and operations of the Performance Audit function within Management Audit Services, including oversight of its programs, policies, procedures, and personnel. The role leads the agency's wide risk assessment process that informs the Annual Audit Plan. The position is also responsible for enhancing and maintaining the unit's quality control system to ensure all audit activities meet applicable auditing standards.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 24, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties

• Plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and directs the activities, programs, policies, procedures, and personnel of the Internal Audit Unit
• Ensures that audit work performed by assigned staff and reports comply with departmental policies and procedures and meet applicable auditing standards
• Directs the Contract Audit function, including timely completion of pre-award, incurred cost, and close-out audits of contracts for construction, Architecture and Engineering (A&E), professional services, and other Metro contractor or consultant proposals for new or changed work
• Directs the Performance Audit function, including timely completion of audits for process improvement, reliability of financial and operational information, adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, information system controls, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Directs the Financial and Compliance Audit function, including timely completion of legally mandated audits, grant audits, and other regulatory compliance audits
• Directs the Follow-Up Unit for timely completion of corrective actions to audit findings
• Monitors the work efforts of assigned staff to ensure progress is achieved
• Coordinates audits performed by external auditors
• Assists the Chief Auditor with strategic planning for the department and monitors completion of annual audit plan and the department's adherence to its quality control system
• Participates in the performance of agency-wide risk assessment and preparation of annual audit plan
• Advocates for strong internal controls and risk management practices within the organization
• Recommends improvements to enhance internal quality processes
• Assists in the development of high impact audit reports
• Ensures that applicable laws, rules, and regulations are followed, and resources are effectively managed
• Collaborates with management in identifying solutions to issues
• Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to management and the Board of Directors
• Serves as audit liaison to outside governmental agencies and funding sources
• Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's degree - Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field

Experience

• Five years of relevant management-level experience conducting internal audits in a public or governmental entity

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading or coordinating external peer reviews and internal quality self-assessment programs under the Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or the Global Internal Audit Standards (Red Book).
• Experience leading audit teams on complex performance audits while managing staff performance to maximize overall project impact while meeting deadlines.
• Experience leading the design, development, and execution of an agency-wide risk assessment to build an annual audit plan.
• Experience designing and implementing audit programs that integrate data analytics for large, complex data sets.

Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of compliance, financial, contracts, and performance audits
• Theories, principles, and practices of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and Information System Audit Standards
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public agencies and use of public funds
• Applicable Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards
• Project management best practices
• Research and statistical methods, and program evaluation
• Internal controls and accountability required of large public agencies
• Risk management concepts
• Research practices and techniques
• Negotiation practices and techniques
• Modern management theory
• Applicable computer business software applications

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a large-scale audit function
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
• Analyzing complex situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and solving problems in a stressful environment
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Supervising, training, coaching, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Think and act independently
• Set priorities and meet precision and productivity requirements
• Compile and analyze complex data
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Represent Metro before the public
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Plan financial and staffing needs
• Make financial decisions within a budget
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eli