Audit and Evaluation Unit Manager (WMS02)

The duty station for this position is in King County; therefore, the incumbent will receive 5% premium pay in addition to the salary listed above.

The Opportunity:
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Audit & Evaluation Unit Manager. In this key leadership role, you will oversee unit operations and provide guidance to a team responsible for auditing and evaluating student records and instruction to ensure the curriculum is taught with accuracy and efficacy. This unit ensures the curriculum delivery meets agency standards as set by the Executive and Deputy Directors.

As the Audit & Evaluation Unit Manager plays a vital role in advancing WSCJTC's mission by leading the continuous review, evaluation, and improvement of curriculum. Through strategic oversight and quality assurance, you will help ensure WSCJTC's training programs remain effective, compliant with RCWs, WACs, and agency policies/procedures, and aligned with the highest professional standards.

If you are a collaborative, results-driven leader with experience in curriculum audit and evaluation, regulatory compliance, and senior level leadership, we encourage you to apply!

The Benefits: WSCJTC offers outstanding healthcare benefits, choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, and flexible/compressed work schedules. At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Duties

Duties assigned to this position include (but are not limited to):

• Ensure the Unit activities coincide with the WSCJTC, Executive Director, and the Governor’s Strategic Plans.
• Provide direct oversight of audits and evaluations of the curriculum and student record data systems, instructional design and retention systems, and other assigned projects.
• Research and resolve complex concerns in a professional manner to ensure effective customer service.
• Independently analyze curriculum proposals submitted by subject matter experts, research resources and information, policy documents, and identify solutions to address and resolve issues and concerns.
• Develop annual audit plan, using risk assessment process and model to focus on business objectives, risks to achievement of objectives, and risk mitigation controls (COSO process).
• Assist management in design of internal controls within new, existing, or significantly modified processes and systems which may present a high level of risk to WSCJTC.
• Effectively manage a diverse and highly professional staff by providing clear and timely communication and professional development opportunities.
• Evaluate, develop, correct, and mentor staff on their work performance to include providing guidelines and performance feedback.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, management, and supervision of the personnel reporting to the position.
• Ensure staff members are properly trained, outfitted, supported, and motivated to meet the WSCJTC mission.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with constituent programs as they pertain to mutual goals, objectives, and mission.

Salary

• $6,035 - $10,416/month

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• At least seven (7) years of progressive experience performing and managing audits and evaluations, developing and managing annual audit planning and execution, managing audit functions, including overseeing quality control over work performed and/or budgets.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, public administration, criminal justice, or related field or at least four (4) years of additional auditing experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of lead, supervisory, and/or management experience.
• Knowledge of 21st Century police reform strategies with an emphasis on de-escalation training
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Four (4) years of experience with long-range project planning.
• Four (4) years of experience managing projects/teams to advance programs.
• Three (3) years of experience managing a substantial budget.
• Three (3) years of experience in training at the WSCJTC, other law enforcement or corrections training programs, or in higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - serve as an influential leader and build positive professional relationships with internal and external partners..
• Ability to utilize knowledge and experience in leadership, instructional design systems, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the criminal justice and public administration systems. The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years experience and knowledge of modern, best business practices for law enforcement and criminal justice.
• A master’s degree in public administration, data management, curriculum development/design or higher educational attainment in a related field.
• Internal Audit Certification.
• Five (5) years at a mid-management level or higher.
• Five (5) years experience with state organization structure and agency responsibilities.
• Five (5) years training/experience with the dynamics of shaping police culture.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or the Global Internal Audit Standards (Red Book) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Other Information

Supplemental Information:

How to Apply:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically through NeoGov. Simply click the green "Apply" button in the upper right-hand corner to get started.

Please attach the following to your online application:

• A chronological Resume outlining your experience to date.
• A Letter of Interest detailing your qualifications, and why you believe you are the best person for this role, and
• A minimum of three (3) professional references who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to an interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required.

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

Veteran's Preference
Applicants who meet the required qualifications for the position and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Contact Us:
If you have questions, contact Human Resources at humanresources@cjtc.wa.gov.

WSCJTC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative

Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026