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Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) - 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. INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY TO ANNOUNCEMENT #: 11565634.

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This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the position of Deputy Assistant Inspector General (DAIG), Audit, located in Arlington, VA. This position is in the Office of Audit, Mission Operations program area and oversees the Transportation and Network Processing Directorates. For additional information about this program area, see Mission Operations | USPS Office of Inspector General (uspsoig.gov).

This position is being advertised at the IGES Executive Band. The salary range for this position is $161,700.00 - $203,700.00.

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.

As a principal advisor to the Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA), each DAIG, Audit is responsible for overseeing several directorates of auditors and evaluators. A primary function is to identify strategic risks and opportunities in the directorates and the corresponding Postal Service areas these directorates oversee. Other duties entail examining, evaluating, and verifying operating systems, procedures, internal controls, and recorded data of the U.S. Postal Service. DAIGs must have the ability to analyze large data sets to identify anomalies and trends indicative of potential risks and opportunities, as well as oversee overall project implementation to include generating audit findings and preparation of final audit reports. The DAIG must also have the ability to effectively manage a large geographically dispersed staff of professionals. The DAIG will also be responsible for creating and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as principal advisor to the AIGA for all matters related to assigned directorates
• Serves as a member of the OIG executive management team
• Works with other executives and senior managers to plan and coordinate OIG activities to ensure effective and efficient use of resources and the delivery of quality services in meeting the OIG's mission
• Ensures that appropriate functions and responsibilities are developed and executed for each directorate in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines established for OIG
• Provides the Office of Audit support for budget and contracting, audit policy, quality assurance, sampling methodologies, data analytics, automated audit documentation, and coordination within the OIG and across the IG community
• Oversees all work and exercises total authority and responsibility associated with subordinate directorates
• Plan, participate in or execute assigned audits and special projects
• Perform risk analysis of functions and activities to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of internal control to achieve established objectives
• Evaluate the adequacy of controls as they relate to each audit
• Provide auditing and technical assistance for assigned areas
• Manage and prioritize multiple assignments including all audits and projects
• Work closely with Directors and Managers on risk assessment and audit planning
• Review and monitor ongoing performance metrics for subordinate directorates
• Present audit findings or other relevant information to Senior Executives on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management, governance, and internal control procedures

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 pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (Tier 5) 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.

• Must have at least eight (8) years of auditing experience that includes at least one (1) year at the senior-management level (e.g., GS-15 director supervising a team (or teams) of analytical professionals).
• Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards.
• Knowledge of financial and/or internal controls, systems, and/or processes.
• Knowledge of contracting, human resources, and/or audit services functions.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, performing and overseeing complex audits or evaluations of financial and/or internal controls, systems and/or processes.
• Ability to think creatively and outside-the-box when addressing both strategic opportunities and challenges facing an organization.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CIA, CGFM, CFE, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, etc.
• Advanced degree in a related field of study, such as law, public administration, or business.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. You MUST address the Mandatory Technical Requirements, either in your resume or as a separate document, not to exceed 5 pages.

• Demonstrated knowledge in risk identification, mitigation, and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Government Auditing Standards.
• Demonstrated experience applying project management disciplines and collaborating with senior leaders, stakeholders, and customers in the development, implementation and monitoring of internal controls, programs, or projects.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate and present ideas clearly and concisely, as well as a strategic vision to both technical and non-technical audiences.

How you will be evaluated

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

A panel of subject matter experts 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: 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 the selecting official for 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.