Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - Current career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 11/01/2018 will be considered.

The USPS OIG 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$121,001.00 - $155,378.00. The salary figures include locality pay.

This vacancy is also being announced internally to USPS OIG employees only. A selection will be made from either vacancy announcement.

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

• Manages auditors responsible for performing information technology and/or cybersecurity-related audits,evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews
• Schedules projects and staff assignments and manages budget so as to comply with the organization's needs. Reviews and approves the objective, scope, and methodology of each project.
• Manages audit projects to ensure that professional standards are maintained in the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases and in the accumulation of evidentiary data that is technically sound and meet OIG and professional standards
• Provides technical expertise, support and guidance to auditors on administrative activities
• Prepares various reports, correspondence, and briefings
• Presents oral briefings to management
• Manage auditors responsible for accumulating data, maintaining records, and preparing periodic reports to Congress and senior management on audit activities

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and physical examination
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 6 years of experience conducting information technology and/or cybersecurity-related audits,evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews
• Experience in leading complex, multi-location (organization-wide) information technology and/or cybersecurity-related audits, evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Degree, such as MBA, MPA, etc.
• Professional Certification(s), e.g.: CISA, CISSP, PMP, CEH, CPA, CIA, CFE etc.
• Experience in effectively scheduling and staffing projects and managing travel and training budgets
• Experience working in fast-paced environment on short deadlines and managing multiple priorities with excellent results

EVALUATION FACTORS
You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

• Knowledge of information technology and auditing theory, concepts, and standards and knowledge of advanced audit techniques for designing, planning, directing, and executing information technology and/or cybersecurity-related audits, evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews
• Ability to apply effective project management and to provide the full range of technical and administrative supervision to professional audit staff
• Ability to maintain effective liaison relationships with auditees, audit organizations, and other interested parties on significant audit matters and to resolve issues or problems
• Ability to develop and review written audit reports and correspondence that are clear, concise, and convincing
• Ability to effectively communicate and present project results to senior officials

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0) ); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

In each narrative section you must also indicate the reference person(s) who could verify your achievements. Include their full name, title and phone number. Your supervisor may also be contacted to verify any work-related statements you write.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section or state "see resume" or similar language; receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. If your application is referred to the review official, the reviewer will compare your self-assessment questionnaire responses to your resume and supporting documentation. It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire. If your questionnaire responses are not adequately substantiated, the review official will amend your rating to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible.