Ready to make an impact? Join the USPS OIG's Investigative Operations Division(IOD) as an Investigative Analyst (Financial Analysis) to analyze complex financial data, identify fraud, waste, and abuse, and develop analytic products that strengthen investigative outcomes across administrative, civil, and criminal cases. This opportunity is open to nationwide USPS OIG locations.
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Summary
Ready to make an impact? Join the USPS OIG's Investigative Operations Division(IOD) as an Investigative Analyst (Financial Analysis) to analyze complex financial data, identify fraud, waste, and abuse, and develop analytic products that strengthen investigative outcomes across administrative, civil, and criminal cases. This opportunity is open to nationwide USPS OIG locations.
Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service, United States Postal Inspection Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission employees only. All others will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.
About the Investigative Operations Division:
The Investigative Operations Division (IOD) is part of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General's Office of Investigations, supporting mission-critical work to detect, deter, and investigate fraud, waste, and misconduct affecting Postal Service programs, employees, and operations. IOD provides investigative, analytical, and technical expertise that strengthens cases across administrative, civil, and criminal matters, ensuring the integrity of USPS operations and safeguarding public trust.
About the Position:
As the Investigative Analyst (IA), you will support the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) with investigations involving alleged violations of federal law impacting the operations of the USPS by gathering and analyzing facts and pertinent data from multiple sources to streamline investigations; identify areas of fraud, waste, and abuse; and quantify harm to the government. As the Investigative Analyst (IA), you will be responsible for the creation of analytic products in support of investigations that may be presented to USPS OIG management, outside agencies, and the Department of Justice in support of administrative, civil, and criminal actions.
A successful candidate will have relevant experience in:
Participating in investigative teams comprised of federal agents, attorneys, and subject matter experts to evaluate alleged violations of federal law, develop case theory and strategy, obtain evidence, and quantify harm to the government in support of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.
Gathering and analyzing facts and records including statements, events, submissions to federal entities, records from financial institutions, and other data related to complex financial transactions.
Using software to quickly ingest and digitize transaction data received from financial institutions and converting the transaction data into useful summaries.
Analyzing financial records, assessing internal controls, applying accounting principles to factual issues, and evaluating potentially incriminating evidence uncovered through review of documents and email with limited supervision.
Using data analytics techniques to efficiently review and summarize records received from multiple sources to assist the investigative team in decision making.
Creating summary and demonstrative charts detailing sources of revenue and uses of funds, including tracing of proceeds to subsequent asset purchases.
Creating a variety of analytic products, such as summary tables and detailed exhibits, compilations of documents and physical evidence, comparison graphs, temporal analysis charts, and link analysis charts, to display and explain information for investigators, prosecuting and defense attorneys, and juries.
Participating, as requested, in interviews of witnesses, subjects, relators, and subject matter experts.
Serving as a witness in administrative proceedings, grand jury, or trial.
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.
Compensation: The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.
This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-13. The salary range for this position is $106,437.00 - $172,980.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) 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
Assigned Duty Station Information: Management will determine which location to place the selectee based on available space at the time of selection.
Position Minimum Qualification Requirements
You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below.
Please Note: Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained the below qualifications requirements and experience.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. (You must submit transcripts)
Professional Experience Requirement:
At least three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, auditing, or data analytics in support of federal law enforcement. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience)
Must have received a "Met Expectations" rating on your previous two (2) performance appraisals (Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025). If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason. (You must submit a copy of your latest two performance appraisals)
Desirable Qualifications
Prior OIG experience.
Experience with data analytics and tools like Excel, Comprehensive Financial Investigative Solution Software (CFIS), Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
Evaluation Factors | How you will be evaluated:
You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in each of the evaluation factors listed below. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements and factors in your resume. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all 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.
Mastery of advanced accounting theories, principles, concepts, methods, and techniques sufficient to conduct complex financial analyses.
Advanced level skill using a variety of software such as CFIS, Excel, Power BI, Power Point, Visio and i2 Analyst Notebook, to complete financial analyses and present findings/conclusions based on fact.
Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and strong organizational skills to gather, organize, and analyze data and complete projects on time.
Ability to write communications that convey concise and comprehensive information on matters of a complex nature which are appropriate for the targeted audience.
Ability to communicate verbally and deliver presentations to convey complex financial analyses and summary conclusions to agents, attorneys and subject matter experts.
Experience presenting and defending financial analyses and conclusions in forums such as proffers, reverse proffers, settlement negotiations, depositions, grand jury testimony and trial testimony.
Education
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov.
Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education:
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities.
For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt. (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).
Reasonable Accommodations
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
USPS OIG Benefits Overview
Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG
As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring.
For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/.
Visit the 'Guide to PSHB Plans' for a comprehensive PSHB plan comparison tool and an educational tool that explains how Medicare B works: https://www.checkbook.org/pshb/
Flexible Work Schedules
USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays
In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be assessed on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) 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;
Submit application materials that indicate that you are not minimally qualified for this position;
Receive a zero (0) rating on any Evaluation Factor; or
Fail to qualify during 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
USPS OIG Benefits Overview
Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG
As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring.
For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/.
Visit the 'Guide to PSHB Plans' for a comprehensive PSHB plan comparison tool and an educational tool that explains how Medicare B works: https://www.checkbook.org/pshb/
Flexible Work Schedules
USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays
In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 12912097, by closing date 04/02/2026.
Important Note: Make sure you submit all Required documents with your application. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.
Resume - Required.IMPORTANT UPDATE:Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. You will no longer be considered for this announcement if your resume exceeds the two-page limit. Your resume must reflect that you have experience, knowledge, and/or skills in each of the Evaluation Factors.It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your qualifications for the announced position (categorize as "Resume"). Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?
Make sure your page margins are 0.5 inches. The recommended font styles are Sans-Serif, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noto Sans. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
Occupational Assessment Questionnaire - Required. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. You must click on "Submit My Answers" at the end to complete this process.
Transcripts - Required. Must be from an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Performance Appraisals (FY 2024 and 2025) - Required. Dated within the last 15 months with Coaching and Review Phase comments and must have received at least a met expectations rating. This is required from all applicants including USPS OIG, USPS, USPIS or PRC employees. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason a performance appraisal is not available. (Upload as "Performance Appraisal"). NOTE: An SF50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.
PS-50 - Required. You can access your Postal Service Form 50 by logging into LiteBlue.usps.gov or by submitting an HR Help Desk ticket through KCE.
Supporting Documents, which may include:
Certificates or Licenses - Required if applicable. Upload and save as "Certificate" or "License".
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 04/02/2026, to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://secure.login.gov/, select the Application Status link, and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.
OI -DAIGI 3 - Investigative Operations Division
1735 N. Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other locations or positions in other directorates in the USPS OIG.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 12912097, by closing date 04/02/2026.
Important Note: Make sure you submit all Required documents with your application. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.
Resume - Required.IMPORTANT UPDATE:Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. You will no longer be considered for this announcement if your resume exceeds the two-page limit. Your resume must reflect that you have experience, knowledge, and/or skills in each of the Evaluation Factors.It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your qualifications for the announced position (categorize as "Resume"). Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?
Make sure your page margins are 0.5 inches. The recommended font styles are Sans-Serif, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noto Sans. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
Occupational Assessment Questionnaire - Required. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. You must click on "Submit My Answers" at the end to complete this process.
Transcripts - Required. Must be from an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Performance Appraisals (FY 2024 and 2025) - Required. Dated within the last 15 months with Coaching and Review Phase comments and must have received at least a met expectations rating. This is required from all applicants including USPS OIG, USPS, USPIS or PRC employees. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason a performance appraisal is not available. (Upload as "Performance Appraisal"). NOTE: An SF50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.
PS-50 - Required. You can access your Postal Service Form 50 by logging into LiteBlue.usps.gov or by submitting an HR Help Desk ticket through KCE.
Supporting Documents, which may include:
Certificates or Licenses - Required if applicable. Upload and save as "Certificate" or "License".
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 04/02/2026, to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://secure.login.gov/, select the Application Status link, and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.
OI -DAIGI 3 - Investigative Operations Division
1735 N. Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other locations or positions in other directorates in the USPS OIG.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
