Job Description

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Amtrak OIG is not a Federal agency. Our employment opportunities are not federal jobs.

 

 

Join with the Inspector General to help make America’s railroad operate more efficiently and effectively. Our team provides independent oversight of Amtrak’s programs and operations and works diligently to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse by Amtrak employees, contractors, or vendors. This work not only helps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Amtrak, but it also informs decision-making by Amtrak’s Board of Directors, Amtrak management, and Congress. We employ a diverse team of auditors, special agents, analysts, forensic examiners, lawyers, and support staff to complete our exciting mission. Join us as we continue toward our goal of building a model OIG centered on independence, teamwork, diversity, work-life balance, and oversight that makes a difference!

 

Summary of Duties

The Assistant Inspector General for Audits (AIG-A), pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, is responsible for supervising the performance of auditing activities relating to programs and operations of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). This position provides executive leadership for all audit staff and ensures that reports address high-risk/high-impact issues and provide relevant and fact-based information and actionable recommendations to improve Amtrak's programs and operations. The AIG-A serves as the principal advisor to the Inspector General (IG)/Deputy Inspector General (DIG) on all audit related activities; ensures organizational compliance with ethical and auditing standards as well as relevant regulatory and legal requirements; apprises OIG management, Amtrak executives, the Board of Directors, the Congress, and other stakeholders of findings and recommended corrective actions. 

 

Essential Functions 

• In accordance with the OIG strategic plan, directs the development and implementation of an annual audit work plan that addresses high-risk/high-impact issues, major management and financial challenges, and significant risks impacting Amtrak.
• Directs the production of objective and independent reports containing relevant and fact-based information and actionable recommendations to improve Amtrak programs and operations.
• Directs and manages the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and techniques for use by audit staff in performing financial, attestation and performance audits designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.  
• Makes workload determinations, prepares budget justifications, oversees budget execution, and recommends budget priorities for short- and long-range planning.
• Oversees a quality control system designed to ensure all audits are performed in accordance with the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards published by the Comptroller General of the United States OIG ethical standards, and other regulatory and legal requirements, as appropriate.
• Keeps the IG/DIG informed of all audit activities, works cooperatively with OIG leadership and communicates openly and professionally with, but independently from Amtrak executives, the Board of Directors, the Congress, and members of the press and media on audit matters, including findings and corrective actions recommended to address deficiencies.
• Provides analysis and recommendations of proposed legislation and regulations regarding Amtrak’s programs and operations as well as OIG positions on proposed auditing standards and procedures.
• Develops, recommends, and implements performance-based metrics for audit staff that are effective measurements of accomplishment.
• Attracts, develops, retains, and rewards a highly skilled, diverse and motivated professional audit staff to execute the OIG mission. Collaborates across the OIG to identify top organizational talent. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field (e.g., Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting) from an accredited university. 
• Demonstrated, progressive, Executive or senior-level experience managing and leading an audit organization or major audit unit. 
• Demonstrated, progressive, Executive or senior-level experience in simultaneously supervising and leading multiple audit teams. 
• Demonstrated, progressive, Executive or senior-level experience in directing and managing an audit staff assigned to Headquarters and field units with responsibilities for conducting performance, financial, and attestation audits for a Federal, State, or local government agency/organization. 
• Demonstrated, progressive, Executive or senior-level experience in simultaneously managing multiple complex performance, financial, and attestation audits utilizing Government Auditing Standards and other legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements. 
• Demonstrated, progressive, Executive or senior-level experience with building consensus in planning, conducting, reporting on audits, as well as gaining stakeholder support for and implementation of recommendations. This includes preparing written products and oral presentations for, and interacting with high-level officials in Congress, Federal, State or local governments, public interest groups, industry, members of the press or media, and/or the general public. 
• Experience with TeamMate, ACL, other auditing software and Microsoft Office Suite. 

 

MINIMUM KSAs:  

• Strategic Leadership – the ability to establish an organizational vision, formulate objectives and priorities, and implement plans consistent with the strategic goals of the OIG and Amtrak in a continuously changing environment; capitalizing on opportunities and managing risks. 
• Results Driven – the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this KSA is the ability to understand and appropriately apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, and other applicable regulatory and legal requirements to produce high-quality results.
• Problem Solving – the ability to identify and analyze problems; weigh relevance and accuracy of information; generate and evaluate alternative solutions; and make actionable recommendations. 
• Communication – the ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen effectively and clarify information as needed; and write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. 
• Human Capital Management – the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals; provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of a skilled and diverse workforce and ensure that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded, taking action to address performance problems when necessary. 

 

PREFERRED:

• Advanced degree, e.g., MBA, MPA, MA 
• Expert knowledge of the Inspector General Act, as amended, and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) 
• Experience in the transportation field, preferably railroads 

 

COMPENSATION: 

The starting salary range for this position is $205,728 - $277,733. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. In addition to your salary, Amtrak OIG offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; Excess Savings Plan, life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges.

 

TRAVEL:  

Yes – 10% 

 

RELOCATION:

No 

 

Location:

Washington, DC 

Requisition ID: 162831
Posting Location(s): District of Columbia

Work Arrangement: 05-Hybrid Monthly 
Job Family/Function: Government Affairs 
Relocation Offered: No 
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% 

 

You power our progress through your performance.

 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

 

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

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