Senior Auditor/Analyst

Position: Senior Auditor/Analyst

Date Posted: September 3, 2025

Industry: Government / Transportation / Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Minimum 3 years in performance auditing, evaluation, oversight, data analysis, or project management-related fields

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, mathematics, data science, economics, accounting, social sciences, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

Salary: $89000/yr

Location: New York, NY, United States (Hybrid teleworking eligible with approval)

Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Description:
The Senior Auditor/Analyst at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) works under the direction of the Executive Deputy Inspector General for Audit (EDIG/Audit) to support multiple audit projects, providing both analytical and operational expertise. This position involves evaluating agency performance, reviewing internal controls, analyzing data, and contributing to audit reports. The role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams while managing multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess agency or program performance using qualitative and quantitative methods to identify standards, problems, causes, and corrective options.
• Review processes, procedures, and internal controls to detect risks, fraud, waste, or abuse of resources.
• Work collaboratively to identify issues, develop evaluation plans, and prioritize findings.
• Conduct interviews with agency personnel, documenting findings in clear, concise memoranda.
• Contribute content for official audit reports summarizing evaluation results.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines and established milestones.
• Build and maintain professional relationships while developing expertise in evolving MTA operations.
• Analyze data with appropriate software tools to identify risks and trends.
• Support investigative cases through data analysis or as a member of investigative teams, as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required by the EDIG/Audit or designee.

Qualifications / Relevant Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in auditing, evaluation, oversight, data analysis, or project management.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience conducting interviews is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to interpret and analyze large volumes of complex data accurately.
• Capable of managing multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with agency staff and senior management.
• Ability to travel within the MTA jurisdiction and work outside regular hours when required.

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