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Chief Audit Officer

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Role at a glance

Category: Audit
Work arrangement: On-site
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary range: $160,000 to $220,000
Posted: Jun 13, 2026

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is hiring a Chief Audit Officer in Dallas, TX. This is a Audit role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $160,000 to $220,000. Review the full details below and apply directly with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

As the Chief Audit Officer for Dallas Area Rapid Transit, you will lead a comprehensive internal audit function for one of the largest regional transit authorities in the nation. This highly visible executive role demands a COSO driven audit leader capable of managing complex operational, financial, and IT audits. You will assess enterprise risk, evaluate internal controls, and ensure compliance with federal and state transportation regulations. Your leadership will directly influence the operational integrity and strategic governance of vital civic infrastructure, providing independent assurance to the Board of Directors and executive management

Full responsibilities and requirements are on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)'s application page.

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Location and market context

This role is based in Dallas, TX on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)'s teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About internal audit roles

Internal audit gives independent assurance over controls and risk. Technology, data, and AI audit skills are in rising demand as programs modernize. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as IIA standards, COSO, NIST AI RMF, and IT and data audit practices.

How to position yourself for this internal audit role

Strong candidates emphasize risk-based audit planning, control testing and evidence, clear findings and remediation tracking, and technology, data, or AI audit depth. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) would apply IIA standards, COSO, NIST AI RMF, and IT and data audit practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.