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External Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligible) Only. Current or Former Federal Employees with Competitive or Excepted Status. Current career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service, United States Postal Inspection Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission WILL NOT be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement. INTERNAL EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY TO ANNOUNCEMENT #: 12105619.

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In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

About the Human Capital Management Directorate:
The U.S. Postal Service's mission is to bind the nation together through the delivery of mail and to provide prompt, reliable, and efficient postal services to all communities each day.

The Human Capital Management Directorate conducts audits of Postal Service human resources, training, government relations, and environmental sustainability programs. These areas include: Compensation & Benefits, Occupational Safety and Health, Employee Resource Management, Labor Relations, Sustainability, and Emergency Preparedness.

To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General - Office of Audit

This position is being advertised at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $137,368.00 - $177,075.00. The salary figures INCLUDE locality pay. Review OPM's site for Locality Table specifics: 2023 General Schedule (GS).


The successful candidate 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. Successful candidates will have relevant experience in the following:

• Actively managing audit projects to ensure that professional standards are maintained throughout the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, including the accumulation and documentation of evidentiary data that is technically sound and in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Preparing reports, correspondence, briefings, and other deliverables in a clear and concise manner so that audiences easily understand findings, conclusions, recommendations, or related information.
• Presenting oral briefings to management and other stakeholders.
• Communicating project status and results to all levels, as needed, internally and externally, and influence approval and user adoption of solutions and plans.
• Developing audit plans, including scheduling projects and staff assignments; managing a budget to comply with the organization's needs; and reviewing and approving the objective, scope, methodology, and plan of each project.
• Functioning as a member in a high-performing team.
• Supervising, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff. Accomplishes results by communicating job expectations; monitoring and appraising job results; addressing performance issues; and providing actionable feedback and career development opportunities.
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships and consistent professional communications with Postal Service management and staff and other pertinent internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing critical thinking, audit, and programmatic knowledge, including identifying issues and determining innovative solutions; maintaining awareness of related developments and trends; prioritizing work; and managing and summarizing data analysis.
• Ensuring team members meet acceptable standards for timeliness, accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Reviewing working papers, reports, or other written products to ensure they are accurate, timely, and clear.
• Representing the organization in meetings with high-level officials from the Postal Service, other agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations.
• Furthering the Equal Opportunity Program, including assuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program.
• Providing technical expertise, support, and guidance to auditors and other staff.

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.

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 Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) 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

The Audit Manager will serve as an authoritative resource for the Human Capital Management Directorate. The Audit Manager role requires the individual to be highly motivated and experienced in managing program and performance audits, leading teams, and supervising staff. The employee is expected to be skilled in managing and performing key functions throughout the audit process, including research, planning, fieldwork, documentation, and communicating results. The employee will be expected to apply a wide range of auditing concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods, and techniques to address substantive and technical issues or problems. Responsibilities include day-to-day project and task management; collaborating with management, peers, and subordinates; developing and mentoring staff; and ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• 4 years of 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.)

AND

• Degree in auditing or in a related field (please 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 4 years of 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: a 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.

Additional 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

• 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 orientated and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Professional certification(s), i.e. CPA, CIA, Certified Fraud Examiner, etc.

EVALUATION FACTORS

You must have the experience, knowledge and skills 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.

• 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 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 challenges.
• Ability to express and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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: 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. 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.