Metro College Intern - (Internal Audit) Audit & Compliance

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WMATA is seeking a college intern to support the Audit & Compliance Department and gain hands-on experience in internal auditing, risk management, compliance, and emerging technologies within one of the nation's largest public transportation systems.

The intern will assist with audit activities, process documentation, risk assessments, data analysis, flowchart development, and presentation preparation while working closely with experienced auditors and department leadership.

Formación

• Currently pursuing a college or graduate degree.
• Interest in internal auditing, risk management, compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with audit activities and process documentation.
• Support risk assessments and data analysis.
• Develop flowcharts and prepare presentations for leadership.
• Contribute to documentation and reporting using standard tools.
• Participate in training sessions and department meetings.
• Assist in and/or lead cross-departmental activities as assigned.

Descripción del empleo

Marketing Statement:

Metro is seeking a college intern to support the Audit & Compliance Department and gain hands-on experience in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Compliance, and emerging technologies within one of the nation's largest public transportation systems. The intern will assist with audit activities, process documentation, risk assessments, data analysis, flowchart development, and presentation preparation while working closely with experienced auditors and department leadership. Audit & Compliance leverages industry-leading GRC technology, Microsoft 365, Power BI, and generative AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to enhance documentation, analytics, reporting, and decision-making. Through participation in audits, compliance reviews, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives, the intern will develop practical skills in audit methodology, risk analysis, business process evaluation, data analytics, AI-enabled workflows, and professional communication while gaining exposure to departments across WMATA.

Job Description:

This is an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands-on and practical transit industry work experience. Areas include but are not limited to: Bus and/or Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, Engineering, Police, Information Technology, City/Urban Planning and General business functions. The assignments are on a temporary basis not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment. The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

Principal Job Duties

• Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern:
• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.
• Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.
• Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.
• Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.
• Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.