Department:
Internal AuditOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Ready to help strengthen Southwest’s technology controls and manage risk in a rapidly evolving environment? As an Internal Auditor on the IT Audit Team, you will conduct risk‑based audits that evaluate the effectiveness of technology governance, security, compliance, and operational controls across the Company. Using an Agile audit approach, you will execute audit engagements, perform testing, document results, and provide meaningful insights that help Leaders make informed decisions. In this role, you will contribute to the development of customized audits focused on the most significant and emerging technology risks while building deep expertise in key processes and systems. Your work will directly support Southwest’s ability to manage risk, maintain strong controls, and operate securely and effectively as technology continues to evolve.
Additional details:
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
- Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to gather relevant information, document audit evidence, perform test steps to validate controls, and compile findings to ensure a comprehensive audit report.
- Responsible for timely and focused communication to Lead Auditor and Leadership
- Develop a general understanding of current/emerging technologies, risks, and audit trends and practices by actively engaging in continuous learning; apply this knowledge to identify potential risks and enhance audit methodologies and practices.
- Partner with Audit Lead and/or Manager to provide realistic and high-quality recommendations
- Participate in risk assessments, evaluation of controls, development of audit plans, testing strategies, audit findings and conclusions
- Conduct interviews, perform test steps, gather, and document evidence to support audit findings.
- Draw initial conclusions based on audit evidence and provide these insights to appropriate parties.
- Maintain an understanding of Internal Audit methodology and applicable audit standards
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
- Understands and is able to communicate internal controls related to financial, operational, technology, and/or compliance risk.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
- Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
- Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems
- Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems or related business field
Preferred: Experience with Agile delivery and auditing practices, Alteryx automation workflows, and AWS Cloud
Preferred: Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and/or NIST 800-53 controls
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- Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $ $85,300 per year to $94,800 per
year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits you’ll love:
• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible
earnings**
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement
Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
*Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period.
**401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.
*** Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems
- High School Diploma or GED
- Intermediate-level experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Economics, MIS or related business field
- Ability to understand and communicate internal controls related to financial, operational, technology, and compliance risk
- Skilled with administrative and clerical procedures and office productivity tools (word processing, records management)
- Skilled in logic, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Ability to perform desk-based work for extended periods and communicate effectively in English
- Work from Dallas, TX headquarters during business hours (on-site requirement)
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship available
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience with Agile delivery and auditing practices
- Experience with Alteryx automation workflows
- Experience with AWS Cloud
- Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and/or NIST 800-53 controls
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay progression is described as materially improving after major 2024 union agreements, especially for pilots and flight attendants. Compensation satisfaction is framed as stronger over time as step scales and seniority accumulate.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out through a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match and the presence of profit-sharing contributions that can add to retirement savings. Stock purchase access is also positioned as an additional ownership-oriented component of total rewards.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle value is elevated by extensive space-available travel privileges and broad travel-related discounts that can materially offset personal travel costs. Recognition mechanisms like points-based rewards are also positioned as an added lifestyle-oriented perk.
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