Chief Audit Executive - 105977
Division: LD-Laboratory Directorate

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Chief Audit Executive to join our world-renowned research institution to provide strategic oversight of the internal audit function. As a member of the Laboratory’s leadership team, the Chief Audit Executive serves as a trusted advisor, providing assurance that compliance processes are transparent, ef?cient, and executed in accordance with relevant requirements and regulations. They share risk management insights and provide advisory services to enhance governance and operational effectiveness and ensure alignment with the enterprise’s mission and strategic objectives.

The Chief Audit Executive also manages Berkeley Lab’s Internal Audit Services department, which includes a team of four internal auditors. Their mission is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, audit, and investigation services. Internal Audit Services conducts reviews of administrative systems and controls to enhance compliance with contract requirements, Laboratory policies, Department of Energy (DOE), and government regulations; strengthens accountability and financial integrity; and assesses economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. The department also provides external audit coordination with various agencies in their review of the Lab’s financial data and administrative controls.

This role reports functionally to the University of California’s Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance and Audit Officer, and administratively to the Laboratory Director.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an internal audit strategy that assesses the Laboratory’s key areas of risk, evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, and considers effective audits of costs incurred in the performance of Berkeley Lab’s UC-DOE Prime Contract.
• Oversee the execution of internal financial, operational, and information systems audits, in accordance with the requirements of the UC Audit Charter, Berkeley Lab’s UC-DOE Prime Contract and existing internal audit professional standards.
• Advise Laboratory leadership on emerging risks, adequacy of internal controls, the focus of internal and external audit plans, and other assurance activities.
• Prepare and execute a comprehensive, risk-based annual internal audit plan approved by the Laboratory Director, UC Office of the President, and Berkeley Lab’s DOE site of?ce.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports to the Contract Assurance Council that identify emerging organizational risks potentially subject to audit and adequacy of the Laboratory’s internal controls.
• Serve as liaison among Berkeley Lab management, UC’s Of?ce of National Laboratories, Berkeley Lab’s DOE site of?ce, and other agencies authorized to audit the Laboratory (primarily the DOE Of?ce of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Of?ce).
• Provide leadership to motivate and assure a high-performing internal audit organization through effective recruitment, development, performance management, retention, and succession planning; lead by example to model and implement the principles of stewardship to create a working environment where all employees are supported to be successful.
• Coordinate and conduct investigations, system reviews, and compliance reviews, as required. Serve as a designated member of the Lab’s Investigation Working group, to ensure appropriate response to Whistleblower complaints, collaborate and promote best practices.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline and 10+ years of experience in broad aspects of ?nancial, operational, and information systems, along with all organizational disciplines. This experience should include internal and/or external auditing in an accounting ?rm, National Laboratory or similar complex, highly-regulated environment.
• Experience in effective people management, with the ability to set and sustain high performance standards and focus on employee development and team building.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across the organization and engage diverse stakeholders for effective audit issue resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present complex audit information clearly to all levels, including senior leadership.
• Proven proficiency in aligning internal audit activities with strategic organizational objectives in a complex, research-driven environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities, and organizational change.
• Strong emphasis on overall risk management, including the identi?cation, evaluation, and mitigation of potential risks across the Laboratory operations.
• Strong familiarity with indirect rates and cost pool allocations, key federal government compliance areas and requirements (Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards).
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and maintaining integrity, con?dentiality, and objectivity in all audit processes.
• Ability to model Berkeley Lab’s Stewardship Values: Team Science, Trust, Respect, Service, and Innovation.

Desired qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPA) and/or additional professional certifications (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certi?ed Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Information Systems Auditor).
• Working knowledge of DOE, its programs and organizations, the federal government and/or National Laboratory environment.
• Broad experience in Laboratory mission and operations activities and in reconciling technical programmatic and operational requirements.
• Strong familiarity with audit analytic tools such as ACL.
• Strong familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations, including OMB Circular A-123.

Application information:

• Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by March 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment type: This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay. The Chief Audit Executive is a career position that is appointed by and serves at the discretion of the Laboratory Director, and this appointment is at will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
• Salary range: This position is expected to pay $250,000 to $315,000 per year (which is within the full salary range of $229,572 to $387,396 annually for the I10.7 Dept. Head, Internal Audit classification). Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and aligned with the internal leadership peer group.
• Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Designated Official: This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974. The successful candidate for this position will be required to file financial interest statements upon assuming this position, annually while holding this position, and when leaving this position.
• Work modality: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab. All flexible work arrangements are pursuant to Berkeley Lab, UC, and DOE policies at the time, and are dependent on business needs.

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How To Apply
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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.

Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.