Clarification from the agency

Open to All U.S. Citizens. Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service, Postal Regulatory Commission, and United States Postal Inspection Service WILL NOT be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement. INTERNAL EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY TO ANNOUNCEMENT #: 12428618.

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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 Cybersecurity & Technology 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 Cybersecurity and Technology Directorate helps reduce the risk of fraud, inappropriate disclosure of sensitive data, and disruption of critical postal operations and services by assessing whether USPS information resources provide the highest level of security, reliability, and value expected by USPS customers.

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. The employee serves as an authoritative resource for the Cybersecurity & Technology Directorate. This role requires the individual to be highly motivated and experienced in project management including planning, conducting, and executing performance audits and other complex tasks and assignments. Responsibilities include day-to-day project and task management; collaborating with management, peers, and subordinates; and ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Successful candidates will have relevant experience in following:

• Providing authoritative advisory service and/or developing authoritative policy interpretations in the area of audit.
• Scheduling projects and staff assignments so as to comply with the organization's needs. Developing and communicating strategic framework/outline for audit projects to ensure adequate research, data analysis, audit scope, methodology and field work execution and analysis provide sufficient, relevant, reliable and competent evidence of Postal Service functional areas for each audit project.
• Directing audit projects to ensure that professional standards are maintained in the planning and execution phase and in the accumulation of evidentiary data in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Counseling and guiding subordinates to ensure that the approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved.
• Reviewing and editing audit reports and discussing the reports with appropriate management.
• Presenting oral briefings to management. Providing for and performing research on audit techniques.
• Accumulating data, maintaining records, and preparing status reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities.
• Assisting in evaluating overall audit results.
• Bringing about a shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating job-related meetings and coaching others when necessary.
• Planning, organizing, and conducting research on complex audit issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation to identify appropriate solutions.
• Representing the Office of the Inspector General in meetings with high-level officials from the United States Postal Service, other
  agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations. Responsibilities including presenting results of assessments and studies (which may be complex or controversial), negotiating agreements, and influencing approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans.
• Assuring implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of agency-wide programs. Implementing established goals and objectives; assessing measures that evaluate performance; and making recommendations for program improvement.
• Identifying and resolving, as applicable, unique issues where no policy exists, recommending innovative actions to address new needs and/or issues.
• Furthering the Equal Opportunity Program, including assuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program objectives.
• Practicing sound position management when assigning work, combining/separating duties, establishing and abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other audit duties and responsibilities.

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 preceding 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 a Tier-5 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

This position is being advertised at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $133,607.00 - $187,879.00. The salary figures INCLUDE locality pay. Review OPM's website for locality table specifics: 2024 General Schedule (GS).


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
You must meet ALL the minimum qualifications listed below.


1) PROFESIONAL AUDITING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Four (4) or more years of full-time 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.)

2) AUDITOR (0511) REQUIREMENT:

• 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 four (4) years of full-time 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 or a Certified Public Accountant, 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 Auditor (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 or similar 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.

EVALUATION PROCESS
When applying for open opportunities, your application will undergo a thorough evaluation process. Below is an outline of the steps involved in this process:

Required Document Submission/Upload:

• Applicants must upload specific documents, including a resume, transcripts, and any other documentation listed in the job announcement.

Self-Assessment Questionnaire:

• Applicants are required to complete a self-assessment.
• This assessment evaluates minimum qualifications, eligibility, education, and experience.

Initial Eligibility Review:

• Applications are reviewed to determine eligibility based on the self-assessment and uploaded documentation.
• Only those who meet eligibility and the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next step.

Review Panel Evaluation:

• Eligible applications are sent to a Review Panel of three (3) subject matter experts.
• This panel reviews, rates, and ranks applicants to identify the best-qualified candidates.
• Applicants are scored on a scale from zero (0) to four (4) points for each evaluation factor listed in the job announcement.

Interviews:

• Applicants with the highest scores from the panel rating are deemed best qualified and are referred to an Interview Panel or Selecting Official.
• Interview performance is also scored and contributes to a final rating.

Final Selection:

• After all interviews, final scores are calculated.
• The Selecting Official makes the final decision on selection based on these scores, interview performance, and recommendations from the Interview Panel.

Important Notes:

• You will no longer be considered for the position if:
  1. You receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.
  2. You fail to attach all required documentation.
  3. Your application materials indicate that you are not minimally qualified.
  4. You fail to qualify in the interview.