The United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Research Director position in the Research and Insights Solution Center (RISC), located in Arlington, Virginia. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

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 Moderate Background Investigation 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. AND Must have at least 5 years of specialized experience in planning, organizing, and conducting research on complex issues, and managing projects and programs. AND Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the equivalent to the GS-14 in directing the activities of staff engaged in conducting inspections and evaluations; planning, writing, and editing reports on significant issues; and implementing innovative communications methods using dynamic and digital content. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS An advanced degree or advanced studies in public policy, economics, business administration, journalism, or any other related discipline. 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 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. Demonstrated experience in managing and leading a team that includes conducting research methodologies and analyzing complex regulatory, operational, public policy, or business issues. Knowledge of how to conduct evaluations in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (Blue Book). Ability to serve as a high-level expert and advise senior leadership in developing and/or analyzing overall policies, programs, regulations and short- and long-range plans. Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate programs for assessing their effectiveness against overall organizational goals and objectives, and the ability to design and implement program improvements as necessary to increase efficiency and enhance organizational performance. Skill in written and verbal communications, including the ability to make presentations to various levels of management and to external organizations. Demonstrated ability to serve as a director establishing work plans and/or directly supervising a staff of subordinates.

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 AIG Research Insight Solution Center 1735 North Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Vacancy Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]