The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill its Audit Manager positions with the Field Operations and Retail in Dallas, Texas. 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. 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 following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. The candidate will provide a full range of supervision to staff and manage other related projects as assigned. The candidate will be highly motivated and demonstrate experience in planning, conducting, and executing performance audits, to include in-depth analysis of processing, logistics, delivery, and retail operations and programs. The role also requires active participation in other complex tasks and assignments required to support the Office of Audit, Deputy Assistant Inspector General core group, and specific directorate/team. Duties include, but are not limited, to: Supervises the activities of staff engaged in audit planning, research, and the engagement and reporting processes related to 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. Responsibilities include the day-to-day management of work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals. Provides authoritative advisory service and/or develops authoritative policy interpretations in audit. Schedules projects and staff assignments to comply with the organization's needs. Develops and communicates strategic framework/outline for audit projects to ensure adequate research, data analysis, audit scope, methodology and field work execution and analysis provide sufficient, relevant, reliable, and competent evidence of Postal Service functional areas for each audit project. Directs audit projects to ensure that professional standards are maintained in the planning and execution phase and in the accumulation of evidentiary data in accordance with OIG policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Counsels and guides subordinates to ensure that the approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved. Reviews and edits audit reports and discusses the reports with appropriate management. Presents oral briefings to management. Provides for and performs research on audit techniques. Accumulates data, maintains records, and prepares status reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities. Assists in evaluating overall audit results. Brings about a shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating job-related meetings and coaching others when necessary. Plans, organizes, and conducts research on complex audit issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation to identify appropriate solutions. Represents the Office of the Inspector General in meetings with high-level officials from the United States Postal Service, other agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations. Responsibilities include presenting results of assessments and studies (which may be complex or controversial), negotiating agreements, and influencing approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans. Assures implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of agency-wide programs. Implements established goals and objectives; assesses measures that evaluate performance; and makes recommendations for program improvement. Identifies and resolves, as applicable, unique issues where no policy exists, recommending innovative actions to address new needs and/or issues. Furthers the Equal Opportunity Program, including assuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program objectives. Practices sound position management when assigning work, combining/separating duties, establishing and abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other audit duties and responsibilities.

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 Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) security 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

This position is being advertised at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $137,753.00 - $177,581.00. The salary figures INCLUDE locality pay. Review OPM's site for Locality Table specifics: 2024 General Schedule (GS). The Field Operations Review Directorate conducts localized/site specific audits related to the U.S. Postal Service's processing, logistics, and delivery networks. The team completes a "cluster" of audits in one area and performs observations at multiple delivery units and a mail processing plant. At the delivery units, the team assesses delivery and customer service operations and property conditions, to determine whether internal controls are effective. At the mail processing plant, the team evaluates the efficiency of processing and logistics operations. The results of the audits provide Postal Service management with timely information related to its operations. The Retail Directorate conducts various types of audits and evaluations to assess the efficiency of the Postal Service's retail activities and operations, including accepting mail and packages, providing counter service at Post Offices, or overseeing commercial outlets that sell stamps and services on behalf of USPS. To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General - Office of Audit The employee will serve as an authoritative resource for the Field Operations Review (FORT) and Retail directorates. The Audit Manager role requires the individual to be highly motivated and experienced in managing program and performance audits, leading teams, and supervising staff. The employee is expected to be skilled in managing and performing key functions throughout the audit process, including research, planning, fieldwork, documentation, and communicating results. The employee will be expected to apply a wide range of auditing concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods, and techniques to address substantive and technical issues or problems. Responsibilities include day-to-day project and task management; collaborating with management, peers, and subordinates; developing and mentoring staff; and ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Four (4) years of experience in leading complex, multi-location (organization-wide) audits, evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization. This experience may also include managing and evaluating programs at the Postal Service. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) AND 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. Additional Auditor 0511 Related and Accepted Degrees: Business Related, including but not limited to: 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 in 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 orientated and ability to meet tight deadlines. In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Professional certification(s), i.e. CPA, CIA, Certified Fraud Examiner, etc. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of 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 the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of financial and performance auditing sufficient to conduct difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, systems, functions, policies, and various issues. Knowledge of the Office of the Inspector General or similar organization, 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 overseeing and participating in the development of audit policy guidance including directives, memoranda, etc. Skill in defining problems, analyzing alternatives, and recommending solutions to difficult challenges. Ability to express and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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]