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 #: 12664727.

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About the Transportation Directorate:
The Transportation Directorate conducts audits and evaluations of the Postal Service's logistics activities and operations, including transporting mail and equipment over the nation's highways and airways. Transportation is a core part of Postal Service operations, and the Postal Service has one of the largest transportation and logistics networks in the world, reaching every community in the U.S. Its facilities are linked by a complex transportation system that depends on the nation's highway, air, rail, and maritime infrastructures.

The Audit Manager 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. These include audit planning, research, and the engagement and reporting processes related to 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.

Successful candidates will have relevant experience in:

• Day-to-day management of work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals.
• Providing authoritative advisory service and/or developing authoritative policy interpretations in the area of audit.
• Scheduling projects and staff assignments to comply with the organization's needs. Developing and communicating strategic framework 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 include 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 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.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a 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

This position is being advertised at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $111,382.00 - $143,296.00. The salary figures do not include locality pay. Review OPM's website for locality table specifics: 2025 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

• Knowledge of Postal Services transportation operations, activities, and performance.
• 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-oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient report writing and reviewing skills.
• 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

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

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting application documentation to ensure that you meet the eligibility required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally qualified for this position; receive a zero (0) rating on any Evaluation Factor; 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.

Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.

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.