*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT USPS OIG, USPS, USPIS, AND PRC EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Do you want to make an impact? The 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: Arlington, VA Eagan, MN Raleigh, NC Warrendale, PA Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Duties

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. 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. These positions are being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11/12/13. The salary range for these positions is $71,402.00 - $145,617.00. The salary figures INCLUDE locality pay. Review OPM's website for Locality Table specifics: 2023 General Schedule (GS). 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. Successful candidates will have relevant experience in following: Performing all necessary functions of an audit, individually and as a member of an audit team, with limited oversight in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Assessing such matters as general, application, and security controls; data integrity; systems life cycles; acquisitions; and information technology management. Planning audits by considering organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives. Developing individual audit programs and plans including functional responsibilities; specific project assignments; audit objectives and requirements; advanced field work knowledge, skills and abilities; references; formats for data display and reports; and special instructions covering contingencies. Ensuring audit plans address the objectives and provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations. Leading 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. Selecting and applying appropriate information systems software, tools and testing methods to collect, arrange, process, analyze, and present data; develop conclusions; and make recommendations. Reviewing and interpreting complex systems data and reports; policies; standard operating procedures, and contracts to determine validity and compliance with procedures, internal directives, and regulatory requirements. Performing or assisting with tests and evaluations, obtaining samples, and retrieving and analyzing computer-processed information. Using critical thinking, data analytics, and applied logic to discern meaning of and interpret data, identify risks, evaluating strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, developing novel approaches to problems, and reaching insightful conclusions. Developing well-supported findings and appropriate recommendations that are cost-effective and actionable. Producing 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. Drafting audit reports and other documents that are clear, convincing, accurate, technically thorough, and appropriately targeted to the OIG's customers' needs. Performing lead duties as assigned, coordinating the activities of an audit team or leads sections of the audit including developing project budget, tracking staff hours, establishing and monitoring milestones, and mentoring junior staff. Representing the audit team at meetings with OIG and USPS management. Conducting research; identifying issues and risks; and making recommendations to Office of Audit concerning possible subjects for audit. Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies. Making recommendations to Office of Audit management concerning improvements to audit policies and procedures. Maintaining liaison with other offices, agencies and other appropriate organizations as needed. Responding to inquiries, including requests from the media through the Director of Communications, Congressional staff, and the Board of Governors. Acting as a mentor to peer auditors, providing training and managing work and projects as necessary. Conducting 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

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. 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. 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 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. 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 on01/01/2024 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 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: 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. 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. 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. Mastery of a professional knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques of information systems auditing; and knowledge of organizational or program practices, policies, and functions sufficient to independently plan and conduct a variety of assignments or investigations and to develop or modify methods and techniques to resolve a variety of problems. Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards sufficient to ensure compliance by the audit team. Skill in analyzing various information systems related problems 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 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. Ability to communicate verbally and deliver presentations to convey information and issues of a complex and technical nature, incorporating information obtained through research in a manner understandable to a non-technical audience. 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]