Do you want to make an impact? The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill our Auditor (Information Systems) positions within the Office of Audit's Cybersecurity & Technology Directorate. These opportunities are located in: Warrendale, Pennsylvania Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Duties

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 USPS OIG conducts systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of U.S. Postal Service programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency and adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. The Cybersecurity & 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. To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General - Office of Audit The OIG conducts performance audits and reviews of multiple Postal Service functional areas. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and specifically demonstrate experience and skill in conducting program and performance audits. The employee serves as a member of an audit team conducting systematic reviews and audits of Postal Service information systems and technology including assessments of security and vulnerability, adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. The employee applies a wide range of auditing and information technology concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods and techniques to address substantive technical issues or problems characterized by complex, controversial, and/or sensitive matters that contain several inter-related issues. Successful candidates will have relevant experience in following: Performs all necessary functions of an audit, individually and as a member of an audit team in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Assesses such matters as general, application, and security controls; data integrity; systems life cycles; acquisitions; and information technology management. Assists team with planning audits by considering organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives. Conducts research; identifies issues and risks; and makes recommendations to Office of Audit concerning possible subjects for audit. Executes data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers; ensures compliance with applicable professional standards and OIG policy. Selects and applies appropriate information systems software, tools and testing methods to collect, arrange, process, analyze, and present data; develop conclusions; and make recommendations. Reviews and interprets complex systems data and reports; policies; standard operating procedures; and contracts to determine validity and compliance with procedures, internal directives and regulatory requirements. Performs or assists with tests and evaluations, obtains samples, and retrieves and analyzes computer-processed information. Uses critical thinking, data analytics, and applied logic to discern meaning of and interpret data, identify risks, evaluate strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, and reach insightful conclusions. Produces audit documentation such as internal review reports, management agreements, follow-up assessment reports, findings, corrective and preventive action plans, internal reviews, scopes of work, policies, standard operating procedures, process flow charts, and work instructions, to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders. Drafts audit reports and other documents that are clear, convincing, accurate, technically thorough, and appropriately targeted to the OIG's customers' needs. Maintains liaison with other offices, agencies and other appropriate organizations as needed. Responds to inquiries, including requests from the media through the Public Relations Officer, Congressional staff and the Board of Governors. Conducts follow-up reviews of management actions taken to correct identified deficiencies.

Requirements

• 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 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

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. Please Note: The GS-13 level is distinguished from the GS-12 level by the willingness and ability to lead complex audits which require mastery level project management, critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills with minimal oversight. Complex audits 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 authoritative recommendations and decisions characterized by breadth and importance. 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-11/12/13. The salary range for this position is $71,402.00 - $132,296.00. The salary figures INCLUDE locality pay. Review OPM's site for Locality Table specifics: 2023 General Schedule (GS). Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on09/04/2023 will be considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. 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 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: a 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. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) AND Two to four (2-4) years of 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.) Additional 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. Professional certification(s), i.e.: CPA, CIA, FSCM, CPIM, CFCM, CPCM, CISA, etc. Knowledge of computer security principles sufficient to evaluate various information technology environments, operating systems, hardware, software components, systems, and/or subsystems. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. 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. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Comprehensive knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques of information systems auditing. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Skill in analyzing various program areas and in developing findings, recommendations, and technical solutions for emerging technologies. Ability to apply advanced technology as required to conduct tests and evaluations, obtain samples, retrieve and analyze computer-processed information. Ability to work effectively (independently or within teams) across functional areas in a professional and collaborative environment. Ability to use computers, auditing, statistical and business intelligence software packages such as SAS, ACL, PowerBI, or standard MS Office products at a level sufficient to identify and utilize appropriate techniques to plan and track audits; analyze, interpret, and display complex data results; and present findings. 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. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. 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: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address OA - Office of Audit 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Jason Dees
• Email: [email protected]