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Only current United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG), United States Postal Service (USPS), United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) employees will be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.

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About Our Directorates:

The Contracts & Supply Management directorate oversees major Postal Service contracting efforts to determine if costs are being effectively and efficiently controlled by current purchasing policies, initiatives, and practices. To that end, the directorate issues audit reports about contracting, purchasing, and supply management programs. The mission of Supply Management is to provide, innovative, efficient, and sustainable supply chain and material management solutions with our business partners, suppliers, and stakeholders in supporting the mission and business needs of the Postal Service.

The Sales, Marketing & International directorate conducts various types of audits and evaluations by reviewing data collection systems, operations, and services related to sales and customer relations, marketing, product innovation, global business, mail entry and payment technology, and corporate communications issues. We also audit the management and operations of international mail.


To learn more, visit: Office of Audit | About Us

About the Position:
As the Audit Manager (Data Analytics), you will supervise staff conducting audits and reviews using advanced data analytics and methodologies to assess compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and contracts. You will evaluate internal controls and identify fraud, waste, and abuse. You will also provide expert advice and lead data analysis, modeling, business intelligence, and reporting activities for audit research, planning, and reporting.

You will act as the authoritative resource for data mining and analytics in audits. As manager of the data analytics function, you'll address complex problems involving interrelated programs, systems, and policies.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining data mining and predictive analytics tools that address significant business challenges for the OIG and the Postal Service. Successful candidates will have experience in:

• Providing authoritative advisory services on complex data analytics and methodologies in audits and operations.
• Developing data analytic strategies and practices where no policy exists.
• Scheduling projects and staff assignments to meet organizational needs.
• Developing and communicating audit frameworks to ensure adequate research, data analysis, and fieldwork provide reliable evidence for each project.
• Directing audit projects by scheduling assignments and ensuring professional standards in planning, execution, and reporting, per OIG policies and government auditing standards.
• Presenting oral briefings to management and performing research on audit techniques.

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 is an Excepted Service agency, 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 Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $146,765.00 - $188,842.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).

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) 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

Position Minimum Qualification Requirements
You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below.

Professional 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)

Education 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 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:
  • Certificate such 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 (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university.)

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 Service operations, activities, and performance.
• Advanced degree in analytics, 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 editing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as R, ACL, Python, or similar platforms, with a strong ability to apply programming skills for advanced data analysis and visualization to enhance audit processes and decision-making.
• Professional certification(s), i.e. CPA, CIA, Certified Fraud Examiner, etc.

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.

• Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theories, practices, methods, and techniques of auditing sufficient to plan, conduct, and lead difficult assignments involving inter-relationships between and among programs, functions, policies, and various issues, as well as overseeing and participating in the development of audit policy guidance.
• Knowledge of the organization of the Office of the Inspector General, 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 defining problems, analyzing alternatives, and recommending solutions to complex problems or issues, specifically using data mining and/or data analytics. The employee makes decisions that involve major uncertainties regarding the most effective approach or methodology to be applied. These changes typically result from continuing changes in customer business requirements or rapidly evolving technology in the specialty areas. The employee develops new standards, methods, and techniques; evaluates the impact of technological change; and/or conceives of solutions to highly complex technical issues. The work frequently involves integrating the activities of multiple specialty areas.
• Ability to express and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the preceding evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration.

How you will be evaluated

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

NOTE: This announcement may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future hiring needs. Applicants may be considered for positions in other directorates within the Office of Audit.

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 a resume that exceeds the two-page limit;
• 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.