Senior Internal Auditor: Strategic Risk & Data Analytics

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to act as a strategic advisor, strengthening governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls across the agency. The role leads audits, advisory engagements, risk assessments, and data-driven reviews aligned with COSO and IIA standards to improve accountability and public trust.

As a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will identify risks, evaluate processes, and develop pragmatic, risk-based solutions across finance, operations, and

Qualifications

• Requires strong understanding of COSO frameworks.
• Experience leading audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Ability to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex audits and advisory engagements.
• Perform risk assessments and data analyses.
• Present findings to leadership and monitor corrective actions.
• Maintain adherence to internal audit standards and regulations.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Internal controls

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business/IT

Tools

Power BI

ACL/IDEA

Tableau

Python/R

Job description

WMATA seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to act as a strategic advisor, strengthening governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls across the agency. The role leads audits, advisory engagements, risk assessments, and data-driven reviews aligned with COSO and IIA standards to improve accountability and public trust.

As a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will identify risks, evaluate processes, and develop pragmatic, risk-based solutions across finance, operations, and