Corporate Audit Services (IT Audit) Management Trainee

Job Description

Corporate Audit Services (IT Audit) Management Trainee 2027 | BNSF Railway

The Tone:
This is a full-time Management Trainee position at BNSF Railway, located in Fort Worth, TX, with the flexibility to work one day per week remotely. BNSF is recognized as one of the largest U.S. railroads, dedicated to transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 2 Canadian provinces. As a key member of the Audit department, this role plays a vital part in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. The position is designed to immerse candidates in various auditing processes, risk assessments, and compliance checks, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of operational and financial practices across the company, thereby upholding BNSF’s commitment to excellence and accountability within a culture that prioritizes safety, inclusion, and excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Management Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid – one day remote)
• Pay: $84,000 yearly
• Team: Audit department
• Mission: Ensure the integrity and efficiency of operational and financial practices across the company within the transportation industry by immersing candidates in various auditing processes, risk assessments, and compliance checks.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Execution: Conduct analysis and testing as part of audits, encompassing various information technology processes (application development, infrastructure, telecommunications, positive train control, security, operational technologies) as well as revenue/finance, subsidiary governance, and operational processes.
• Procedure & Evidence Management: Develop detailed test procedures that address audit objectives and significant risks under supervision, and interpret and evaluate audit evidence effectively.
• Documentation & Reporting: Document all work performed with logical conclusions and appropriate audit evidence and support, and present audit results clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Project Management: Manage assigned work assignments and timelines to ensure efficient progress and meet deadlines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a business-related discipline from an accredited university, maintaining at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Experience: Less than three years of professional work experience, excluding internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing an undergraduate and/or graduate degree. Prior intern experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership, teamwork, clear communication, adaptability, and resilience to overcome obstacles and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Bonus: Have or have held a leadership position in a campus, community, or extracurricular organization.