Director, Operational Audits

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. CoreCivic is currently seeking a Director, Operational Audits located at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

This position is remote eligible.

It will pay $103,500 - $124,700 annually with a 10% annual bonus eligible.

Who We Are:

CoreCivic is a diversified government solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving government real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential reentry centers to help address America's recidivism crisis. We are the nation's largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities and have been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 30 years.

What We Have:

• More than just a job but the start of a successful career!
• Supportive environment where employee growth is promoted.
• Comprehensive benefits package & competitive wages.
• PTO & paid holidays.
• Paid job training & other great incentives.

What You Get To Do:

The Director, Operational Audits coordinates and supervises the internal auditing of CoreCivic facilities and monitors compliance levels related to contract requirements, applicable policies and procedures, court actions, and accreditation/certification standards. Assists facilities, through consulting engagements, in identifying areas of operational risk and developing recommendations to increase compliance and reduce risk at CoreCivic facilities. Provides detailed written reports and supervision and direction to audit team members.

• Coordinates and serves as team leader for conducting Facility Support Center internal audits and consulting engagements at CoreCivic facilities.
• Monitors compliance levels related to contract requirements, conducts risk assessments, assesses corrective action plan effectiveness and monitors facility self-monitoring system.
• Assists facility management in improving compliance levels with accreditations, contract requirements, court orders, policies, procedures and risk identification and management, by providing technical assistance through consulting engagements.
• Works in partnership with FSC departments, facility management, government agencies, external auditors and regulatory agencies on compliance related matters, as necessary.
• Coordinates internal operational audits as needed and determines readiness of facilities for external audits as part of the auditing process, utilizing and reviewing facility specific audit instruments where applicable.
• Assists in the development of an annual audit plan and schedules operational audits for the calendar year
• Supervises and evaluates audit team members and other staff in the performance of their duties as prescribed by company policy. This includes: training new employees, evaluating performance and preparing written performance reviews, listening to concerns and effectively resolving disputes or concerns, taking corrective or disciplinary action, and developing work schedules for staff.
• Directs audit team member resources and travel assignments for audits and consulting engagements for team members.
• Remains knowledgeable regarding ACA standards, NCCHC requirements, applicable government agency standards, and the Institute for Internal Audit (IIA) Global Internal Audit standards and The IIA Code of Ethics.
• Prepares comprehensive written reports for all audits and ensures that the results are evidence based, accurate, balanced and supportive of the conclusions reached in the report.
• Domestic U.S. travel is required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Criminal Justice, Technology, Internal Audit, Process Improvement, Business Administration, Healthcare or other acceptable related field is required.
• Five years of experience in the correctional industry is required. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Audit/Quality Assurance experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated team leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and focus on task completion.
• Effective verbal communication presentation skills, strong written communication skills, and analytical skills is required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and obtain security clearance as required by federal and state government partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications or other similar software is required.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran.