Clarification from the agency

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-13 equivalent level. If you are selected for the GS-12 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-13 level is distinguished from the GS-12 level by the willingness and ability to assume Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) responsibilities as assigned, leading the most complex audits which require mastery level project management, critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills with minimal oversight. Complex audits are distinguished by the heightened prominence, scope, or sensitivity of the subject; the difficulties encountered in establishing facts; the need for meticulous execution; and/or the greater number of individual metrics to be considered.

The employee serves as a senior 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 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, with limited oversight in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing
  Standards.
• Plans audits based on project objectives, goals, scope, methodology, milestones, risks, stakeholder interests, and resources.
• Develops individual audit programs and plans including functional responsibilities; specific project assignments; audit objectives and requirements; advanced field work knowledge, skills and abilities; references; formats for data display and reports; and special instructions covering contingencies.
• Ensures audit plans address the objectives and provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
• Leads data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers; ensures compliance with applicable professional standards and OIG policy.
• 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.
• Selects and 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, develop novel approaches to problems, and reach insightful conclusions.
• Drafts audit reports and other documents that are clear, convincing, accurate, technically thorough, and appropriately targeted to the OIG's stakeholders' needs.
• Assumes AIC duties as assigned, coordinating the activities of an audit team including developing project budget, tracking staff hours, establishing and monitoring milestones, and mentoring junior staff. Represents the audit team at meetings with OIG and USPS management.
• Conducts research; identifies issues and risks; and makes recommendations to Office of Audit concerning possible subjects for audit and policy and procedural updates.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• 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.
• Acts as a mentor to fellow auditors, provides training and manages work and projects as necessary.
• Conducts follow-up reviews of management actions taken to correct identified deficiencies.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• 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).

To be considered for the GS-12 equivalent role, you must have at least three (3) 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.

To be considered for the GS-13 equivalent role, you must have at least four (4) years of experience conducting performance and/or financial program audits in accordance with GAGAS to determine efficiency and effectiveness of programs, functions, and operations. This includes the ability to perform AIC duties and responsibilities through complex audits.

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:

• Advanced 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.
• Expert knowledge of GAGAS to ensure compliance by the audit team.
• Comprehensive knowledge 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.
• Advanced 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; establish programs central to the mission of the agency; resolve problems of vital importance to the agency where there are conflicting economic and public interests; and resolve issues where governing laws and regulations are highly interpretive and/or precedents are non-existent, obscure, or conflicting.
• Strong 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 independently 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-12/13. The salary range for this position is $83,523.00 to $129,116.00 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.

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.