Director of Performance & Audit

BART; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

BART is seeking aDirector-level leader to guide Performance Management & Audit, delivering data-driven insights and strategic oversight across governance, risk, and compliance. You will supervise audits, drive accountability, and partner with executives to improve organizational performance.

The role requires senior leadership experience in a public-sector context, with strong analytical and communicative abilities, and a track record of turning data into actionable recommendations for

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership in performance management, internal audit, program evaluation, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, and public-sector accountability practices.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable executive recommendations.
• Experience building performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assumes full management responsibility for departmental services and activities including coordination of internal and external performance, operational, financial and other assessment and audit activities.
• Plans and coordinates work plans based on risk assessment and stakeholder input; sets goals and priorities for each service area.
• Directs performance management and assessment activities, including audits and benchmarking.
• Directs operational audits covering maintenance, procurement, grants and capital management.
• Oversees compliance audits and external regulatory audits to ensure fiscal integrity of assets and programs.
• Leads staff development, budget oversight, and cross‑department collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Governance & risk management

Data analysis

Performance metrics & dashboards

Cross-functional collaboration

Public sector accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast‑paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go.

• BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Note: This job announcement will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will take place on August 28, 2026, with additional applications reviewed in batches thereafter. The District reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time after the completion of a review round if a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified to advance in the selection process. Therefore, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible, as subsequent review rounds may not be conducted.

Pay Rate

Non-Represented Pay Band N12. $196,987.00/annually (minimum) - $298,436.00/annually (maximum). Note: The starting negotiable salary offer will be between $196,987.00/annually - $242,829.00/annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To

Assistant General Manager, Performance & Budget

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Who May Apply

All current BART employees and Future BART employees

Current Assignment

The Director of Performance and Audit provides strategic leadership over BART’s performance management, internal audit, compliance, and organizational accountability functions. The position evaluates the effectiveness of BART programs and business processes, oversees audits and performance reviews, monitors key performance measures, and identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve organizational performance. The incumbent will provide executive leadership with data‑driven analysis, findings, and recommendations; coordinates responses to audit and oversight activities; and ensures corrective actions are effectively addressed. The position also leads and develops professional staff while partnering with departments across BART to promote accountability, transparency, continuous improvement, and alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in performance management, internal audit, program evaluation, compliance, or a related field within a complex public-sector or large organizational environment.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, and public-sector accountability practices.
• Proven experience analyzing complex operational and financial data and translating findings into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
• Experience developing performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to monitor organizational effectiveness and outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively with executives, Board members, departments, external stakeholders, and oversight agencies.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to executive and public audiences.
• Experience identifying operational risks, evaluating controls, and recommending improvements that strengthen efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.
• Advanced knowledge of audit, performance management, data analysis, and business improvement methodologies.

Application and Selection Process

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview. All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process. The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States. Pre‑employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full‑time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

Examples of Duties

• Assumes full management responsibility for departmental services and activities including coordination of internal and external performance, operational, financial and other assessment and audit activities; recommends and administers policies and procedures; conducts follow‑up status reporting; engages in peer review; develops and directs best practices, audit guidelines and other standards related to business/operational performance management.
• Plans, directs and coordinates annual and long‑range work plans based on risk assessment, complaint investigations, and solicited and voluntary input from stakeholders; manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Directs performance management and assessment activities, such as management and divisional audits, best practices and benchmarking audits, organizational and staffing audits, effectiveness and efficiency assessments.
• Directs operational audits, such as audits of maintenance, procurement, grants and capital management, overtime and staffing and other ad‑hoc assessments.
• Directs standard audit activities such as compliance audits, oversight and coordination of contracted audits including regulatory and certain revenue audits; ensures propriety and fiscal integrity of District operational and financial assets, transactions and programs.
• Facilitates and coordinates with other strategic performance areas of the District, such as Asset Management and Strategic & Policy Planning.
• Directs staff in establishing, implementing and maintaining the District’s Whistleblower program, including special investigations; assists in Ethics education, awareness, standards and conflicts of interests; responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Directs staff in auditing information technology within the District, such as system security, design, controls, disaster recovery, and integrity and accuracy of system data and reporting.
• Prepares and reviews reports of performance assessments and audits, including recommendations, and distributes to executive management, Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
• Stays abreast of legislation, trends and developments in areas related to performance, operational and financial audits and assessments; evaluates impact within the District and integrates into existing procedures.
• Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
• Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Represents the Office of Performance Management & Audit to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provides staff assistance to the Office of the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager of Administration & Budget; participates on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in a similar field is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in a similar field is preferred.

Experience

Seven (7) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional financial and operational audit and business performance management experience which must have included at least three (3) years of management responsibility.

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is desirable.

Substitution

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Principles and practices of policy development and administration
• Principles of performance management, performance improvement and management analysis
• Operations of a comprehensive internal and external financial and operational auditing program.
• Government Auditing Standards promulgated by the Comptroller General of the United States.
• Principles and practices of general, fund, and government accounting advanced methods and techniques of public sector auditing Principles and practices of program development and administration Principles and practices of regulatory auditing and control.
• Provisions of contractual agreements.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Funding policies of various government entities and commissions Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skill In

• Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
• Managing a comprehensive internal and external financial and operational auditing program.
• Managing a comprehensive performance management program.
• Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
• Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments.
• Reviewing audit work products for quality assurance control.
• Planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff.
• Delegating authority and responsibility.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff.
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Preparing and administering large and complex budgets.
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.