Chief Quality & Audit Officer

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• Posted on September 4, 2026

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Seattle, WA 98104, USA

• Hybrid
• Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CHIEF
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Salary range is $206k to $464k with a midpoint of $335k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits:
  We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off:
  Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• ORCA Card:
  All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices:
  We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Under general direction from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief Program Management Officer, the Chief Quality & Audit Officer provides strategic leadership and vision while directing and leading the Sound Transit Quality and Internal Audit team. This position is responsible for bringing a continuous improvement mindset to the work of ensuring that Agency, state, and federal requirements, guidelines, and regulations are consistently applied through effective, proactive, data-driven quality management and internal audit services.

The Chief Quality & Audit Officer serves as a transformational change management leader to ensure consistent quality outcomes across the agency, including agency-level promotion, policies, assurance, and risk management. The Quality and Internal Audit team is part of the Program Management Office (PMO) within the Executive Department led by the CEO, and this position receives management support and guidance from the Chief Program Management Officer.

This position will hold the responsibility to elevate issues directly to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors on emerging issues. This position serves as Sound Transit’s chief audit executive and reports directly to the CEO with regular direct communication with the Finance and Audit Committee. This role requires excellent communication, decision-making, and influential leadership skills, and a leader passionate about supporting, promoting, and driving continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability throughout the organization.

In addition to serving as a key strategic partner to the CEO, Chief Program Management Officer, and agency leaders, the Chief Quality & Audit Officer is the…