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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.


About the Position:
The USPS OIG conducts performance audits and reviews of multiple Postal Service functional areas.


As the Auditor (Data Analytics), you will serve as senior member providing expert level advice in the area of data analysis in support of an audit team conducting systematic performance reviews and audits of 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. You will apply a wide range of auditing concepts, policies, analytical, and diagnostic methods and techniques to address substantive issues or problems.


As a successful candidate, you will have relevant experience in:

• Performing all assigned functions of an audit, with supervisory oversight in accordance with OIG policies and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Querying and analyzing USPS and 3rd party data sets using appropriate techniques to identify trends, risks significance, and appropriate solutions for complex issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation.
• Designing, developing, synthesizing, and displaying quantitative data using interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations in support of audits. (e.g., Excel, SAS, Power BI, R, Python, etc.).
• Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers.
• Reviewing and interpreting complex documents such as financial documents, policies, standard operating procedures, and contracts to determine accuracy in accordance with procedures, internal directives, and regulatory requirements.
• Using critical thinking, data analytics, and applied logic to interpret data, identify risks, evaluate strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, develop novel approaches to problems, and reach insightful conclusions.
• Developing well-supported findings and appropriate recommendations that are cost-effective and actionable.
• Producing audit documentation such as internal reviews, reports and message agreements, as well as audit reports and other documents that are clear, accurate, thorough, and appropriately targeted to the appropriate audience.
• Performing lead duties as assigned, coordinating the activities of an audit area including establishing and monitoring milestones, and mentoring junior staff.
• Conducting follow-up reviews of management actions taken to correct identified deficiencies.

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.

Please Note: The GS-13 equivalent level is distinguished from the GS-12 equivalent level by the demonstrated ability to lead audits and/or complex audit areas which require mastery level project management, critical thinking, and analytical problem- solving skills with minimal supervisory oversight. Complex audit areas are distinguished by the heightened prominence, scope, or sensitivity of the subject; the difficulties encountered in establishing facts; the need for meticulous execution; and/or the greater number of individual metrics to be considered. Makes meaningful and relevant recommendations and addresses all elements of a finding.

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-12 to GS-13. The salary range for this position is $99,800.00 - $158,322.00. 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:

• Two to four (2-4) years of professional, full-time experience conducting program and/or performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, functions, and operations (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 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, Statistics, Mathematics, 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:
  • Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Contract/Supply Chain Management, etc.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with using techniques from a range of disciplines, including computer programming, mathematics, and statistics, to draw conclusions from data to describe, visualize, predict, and improve performance. Use of software such as ACL, R, SAS, SPSS, Python, SQL, and Power BI is desired.

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.

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques of developing an auditing plan and conducting and leading assignments under Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards that involves interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, functions, policies, and various issues.
• Expert knowledge of advanced data analytics theories, principles, concepts, methods, and techniques sufficient to conduct complex analyses using a variety of tools and languages for research and data analysis i.e., (SAS, Esri, SQL, Python, R, etc.).
• Ability to use computers, auditing, statistical and business intelligence software packages such as eCase, TeamMate, ACL, Power BI, or standard MS Office products at a level sufficient to identify and utilize appropriate techniques to plan and track audits; analyze, interpret, and communicate complex data results; and present findings.
• Ability to independently determine findings and make audit recommendations for unprecedented, complex issues and problems 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 and require minimal editing.
• Ability to communicate verbally and deliver presentations to convey information and issues of a complex nature, incorporating information obtained through research.

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 a resume that is over two (2) pages;
• 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.