Chief Quality & Audit Officer

Chief Quality & Audit Officer

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.

Pet Insurance discount. 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.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of a robust, integrated, and comprehensive agency framework for quality and audit, including an FTA compliant quality management plan. Advances the vision of quality and internal audit management through the lens of continuous improvement, and provides strategic thought leadership across the Agency, in partnership with the CEO, Chief Program Management Officer, and agency leaders.

Directs and reviews the Quality and Internal Audit team's work, including developing annual work plans in conjunction with agency leadership and the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Leads the Agency's Quality and Internal Audit program and ensures the assigned leaders and staff establish and implement the appropriate management structure, staffing, programs, policies, plans, and processes to reflect agency needs, best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Provides leadership and guidance to assigned directors, along with timely and constructive feedback. Leads organizational design, staffing, and…