Do you want to make an impact? The USPS OIG is seeking a qualified Auditor/Program Analyst (Audit Evaluation) to fill the position within the Office of Audit - Delivery & Retail Operations Directorate. The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing and reviewing the Postal Service's delivery, retail, and vehicle maintenance operations, activities, programs, organization, and policies.
Summary
Do you want to make an impact? The USPS OIG is seeking a qualified Auditor/Program Analyst (Audit Evaluation) to fill the position within the Office of Audit - Delivery & Retail Operations Directorate. The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing and reviewing the Postal Service's delivery, retail, and vehicle maintenance operations, activities, programs, organization, and policies.
All U.S. Citizens and Current Federal Competitive Service - 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.
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 at the GS-11 equivalent level. If you are selected for the GS-09 equivalent level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
The GS-11 level is distinguished from the GS-09 level by the ability to work independently to complete assignments of intermediate difficulty requiring interpretation and adaptation of guidelines to secure results; participates in complex studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise.
The employee serves as a member of an audit team conducting systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of 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. The employee applies a wide range of auditing concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods, and techniques to address substantive and technical issues or problems. The following represents typical functions performed:
Performs all necessary functions of an audit, individually and as a member of an audit team in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
Assists team with planning audits based on project objectives, goals, scope, methodology, milestones, risks, stakeholder interests, and resources.
Conducts research; identifies issues and risks; and makes recommendations to Office of Audit concerning possible subjects for audit.
Executes data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in project work papers.
Reviews and interprets complex documents such as financial documents, policies, standard operating procedures, and contracts to determine accuracy in accordance with procedures, internal directives, and regulatory requirements.
Applies appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data; develop conclusions; and make recommendations.
Uses critical thinking, data analytics, and applied logic to discern meaning of and interpret data, identify risks, evaluate strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, and reach insightful conclusions.
Produces audit documentation such as internal review reports, management agreements, follow-up assessment reports, findings, corrective and preventive action plans, internal review scopes of work, policies, standard operating procedures, process flow charts, and work instructions, to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
Drafts audit reports and other documents that are clear, convincing, accurate, technically thorough, and appropriately targeted to the OIG's customers' needs.
Maintains liaison with other offices, agencies and other appropriate organizations as needed.
Responds to inquiries, including requests from the media through the Director of Communications, congressional staff, the Board of Governors, and other applicable stakeholders.
Conducts follow-up reviews of management actions taken to correct identified deficiencies.
Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation.
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:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (must submit transcripts).
For the GS-11 equivalent role, you must have at least two (2) years of experience conducting financial, program and/or performance audits in accordance with GAGAS to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, functions, and operations.
For the GS-09 equivalent role, you must have at least one (1) year of experience conducting financial program and/or performance audits in accordance with GAGAS to determine efficiency and effectiveness of programs, functions, and operations OR a master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Please Note: To qualify for the Auditor (0511) Series:
The duties and responsibilities of this position require (a) a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing; or a degree which included 24
semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law; or (b) a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or (c) 4 years' experience in accounting, auditing, or a related field.
Evaluation Factors
A resume review and structured Interview will be conducted for the top-rated applicants to validate your experience meets the critical general competencies at the minimum proficiency level. Top rated candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview. Please ensure your resume contains examples of your knowledge, skill, or ability in the following areas:
Working knowledge of the theories, practices, methods, and techniques of auditing sufficient to plan, conduct, and lead difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, functions, policies, and various issues.
Advanced knowledge of GAGAS to ensure compliance by the audit team.
Thorough understanding of organizational or program practices, policies, and functions sufficient to independently plan and conduct a variety of demanding audits and develop or modify methods and techniques to resolve a variety of complex problems.
Planning, reporting, coordinating, and innovative skills to address complex issues, activities, and resolutions that may involve many organizational entities.
Ability to conceive new approaches to existing programs, develop audit ideas to address stakeholder needs; and establish programs central to the mission of the agency.
Good organizational skills to gather, organize, and analyze data and complete projects on time.
Ability to identify new approaches to data analysis and to select and use appropriate data analytics methods for large data sets. This may include using auditing, statistical, and business intelligence software packages such as SAS, ACL, Power BI, or standard MS Office products (i.e., Excel's advance features for analyzing data) to collect and analyze data.
Ability to develop elements of a finding and make audit recommendations related to complex issues and causes.
Ability to communicate (in writing and verbally) effectively to provide concise and accurate information to various stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively (independently or within teams) across functional areas in a professional and collaborative environment.
Desirable Qualifications
Advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, law, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
Experience with eCase.
Detail orientated and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Postal experience and proficient at accessing and using postal data systems.
Experience with statistical or data analysis software such as ACL, R, SAS, SPSS, and Power BI.
Professional certification(s), i.e., CPA, CIA, FSCM, CPIM, CFCM, CPCM, etc.
Career Advancement Opportunities
The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based on a candidate's education and professional experience.
This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-09/11. The salary range for this position is $57,595.00 to $90,594.00 per year. The salary figures INCLUDE locality pay. Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program.
Selection Opportunities
The Office of Audit is using this announcement to prepare for anticipated upcoming vacancies which may occur in the next 12 months. As a result those candidates who are selected may not immediately receive a job offer with an effective date however you will be notified of your selection status. Multiple referral lists will be issued throughout the course of this vacancy announcement.
Education
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options. For more information about these programs visit www.opm.gov/insure.
Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see www.opm.gov/retire and http://www.tsp.gov/.
Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays. In addition to 11 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.
For further information, please refer to our website at:
https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: GS-12/13 Exempt. (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates resumes 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 knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.
A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: 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. Top rated candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement.
1. COVER LETTER. When completing your online application, you must categorize it as a "Cover Letter" document.
2. RESUME. When completing your online application or uploading your resume, you must categorize it as a "Resume" document.
3. COMPLETE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. (Required: You must click on "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the Questionnaire to complete this process)
4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include:
Transcriptsfrom an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of bachelor's degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Certificates or Licenses, if applicable. Upload and save as "Other" document.
Veterans Preference Documentation. If you are claiming veterans preference you must submit the Member 4 copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and/or other proof of veterans preference eligibility including your VA letter, form SF-15 (www.opm.gov/forms) and all required documents related to your SF-15 claim. Veterans can request the Member 4 copy of their DD-214 at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records, and can download a copy of their VA letter from https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal. (If applicable to you, you are required to upload each veterans' preference document and categorize as "DD-214" or "SF-15" or "Other Veterans Document")
For applicants who are referred for a panel interview, a performance appraisal dated within the past 15 months and/or a writing sample may be requested.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application, self-assessment questionnaire, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 01/09/2022, to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.
OA - Office of Audit
1735 N. Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement.
1. COVER LETTER. When completing your online application, you must categorize it as a "Cover Letter" document.
2. RESUME. When completing your online application or uploading your resume, you must categorize it as a "Resume" document.
3. COMPLETE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. (Required: You must click on "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the Questionnaire to complete this process)
4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include:
Transcriptsfrom an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of bachelor's degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Certificates or Licenses, if applicable. Upload and save as "Other" document.
Veterans Preference Documentation. If you are claiming veterans preference you must submit the Member 4 copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and/or other proof of veterans preference eligibility including your VA letter, form SF-15 (www.opm.gov/forms) and all required documents related to your SF-15 claim. Veterans can request the Member 4 copy of their DD-214 at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records, and can download a copy of their VA letter from https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal. (If applicable to you, you are required to upload each veterans' preference document and categorize as "DD-214" or "SF-15" or "Other Veterans Document")
For applicants who are referred for a panel interview, a performance appraisal dated within the past 15 months and/or a writing sample may be requested.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application, self-assessment questionnaire, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 01/09/2022, to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.
OA - Office of Audit
1735 N. Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
