Audit Manager - Mail Safety & Security and Network Operations Directorates

Ready to lead with purpose? Join the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) as an Audit Manager in our Mail Safety & Security and Network Operations Directorates, located in

• Bethesda, MD
• Denver, CO
• Raleigh, NC
• St. Charles, MO

Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Qualifications:

Position Minimum Qualification Requirements
You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below.

Professional Experience Requirement:

• Four (4) or more years of full-time experience in leading complex, multi-location (organization-wide) audits, evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience)

Education Requirement:

• Degree in auditing or in a related field (see below list for related field degree list) such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university.)

OR

• A combination of education and experience - at least four (4) years of full-time experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
  • Certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), obtained through written examination; OR
  • Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university.)

Auditor (0511) Related and Accepted Degrees:

• Business Related, including but not limited to:
  • Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, etc.
• Government Related, including but not limited to:
  • Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Public Relations/Communications, etc.
• Technically Related, including but not limited to:
  • Engineering, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of Postal Service transportation operations, activities, and performance.
• Advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, law, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Intellectual curiosity and experience in imagining strategic solutions to complex problems.
• Detail-oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient report writing and reviewing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Professional certification(s), i.e. CPA, CIA, Certified Fraud Examiner, etc.

Evaluation Factors | How you will be evaluated:

You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in each of the evaluation factors listed below. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements and factors in your resume.

• Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of financial and performance auditing sufficient to conduct difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, systems, functions, policies, and various issues.
• Knowledge of the Office of the Inspector General or similar organization, its mission, program objectives and operations, and the relationship of audit functions with agency management functions.
• Skill in planning work to be accomplished by subordinates; setting priorities; evaluating performance; giving advice, counsel, and instructions; effecting minor disciplinary actions; and identifying developmental and training needs.
• Skill in overseeing and participating in the development of audit policy guidance including directives, memoranda, etc.
• Skill in defining problems, analyzing alternatives, and recommending solutions to difficult audit challenges.
• Ability to express and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed above will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration.

Responsibilities:

About Our Directorates:

The Mail Safety & Security directorate coordinates with the United States Postal Inspection Service in performance audits. Our audits aim to protect the sanctity of the mail and promote program integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness within the US Postal Service and US Postal Inspection Service.

The Network Operations directorate audits the Postal Service's processing, transportation, and delivery operations.

To learn more, visit: Office of Audit | About Us

About the Position:
You will be responsible for managing the activities of staff engaged in performing audits and reviews that examine how the Postal Service's activities, organization, and policies relate to its strategic vision and mission. These include audit planning, research, and the engagement and reporting processes related to Postal Service programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency, adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

As a successful candidate you will have relevant experience in:

• Day-to-day management of work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals.
• Providing authoritative advisory service and/or developing authoritative policy interpretations in the area of audit.
• Scheduling projects and staff assignments to comply with the organization's needs. Developing and communicating strategic framework for audit projects to ensure adequate research, data analysis, audit scope, methodology and field work execution and analysis provide sufficient, relevant, reliable and competent evidence of Postal Service functional areas for each audit project.
• Directing audit projects to ensure that professional standards are maintained in the planning and execution phase and in the accumulation of evidentiary data in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Counseling and guiding subordinates to ensure that the approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved.
• Reviewing and editing audit reports and discussing the reports with appropriate management.
• Presenting oral briefings to management. Providing for and performing research on audit techniques.
• Accumulating data, maintaining records, and preparing status reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities.
• Assisting in evaluating overall audit results.
• Bringing about a shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating job-related meetings and coaching others when necessary.
• Planning, organizing, and conducting research on complex audit issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation to identify appropriate solutions.
• Representing the Office of the Inspector General in meetings with high-level officials from the United States Postal Service, other agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations. Responsibilities include presenting results of assessments and studies (which may be complex or controversial), negotiating agreements, and influencing approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans.
• Assuring implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of agency-wide programs. Implementing established goals and objectives; assessing measures that evaluate performance; and making recommendations for program improvement.
• Identifying and resolving, as applicable, unique issues where no policy exists, recommending innovative actions to address new needs and/or issues.
• Furthering the Equal Opportunity Program, including assuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program objectives.
• Practicing sound position management when assigning work, combining/separating duties, establishing and abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other audit duties and responsibilities.

The duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The preceding description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

Compensation: The USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency, uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $134,969.00 - $193,790.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).

Salary : $134,969 - $193,790