Job opening: Audit Director - Audit Services Directorate
Salary: $163 964 - 191 900 per year
Published at: Dec 10 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Do you want to make an impact? The United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Audit Director position within the Office of Audit, Audit Services Directorate.
This opportunity is located in:
Arlington, Virginia
Bring your skill to the team!
Duties
About the Audit Services Directorate:
The Audit Services Directorate provides guidance and support to the Office of Audit (OA). Specific functions include budgeting, contracting, audit policy management, quality control, peer reviews, data analysis, sampling, report processing, training, strategic planning, USPS capital investment reviews, application management, and coordination with other OIG components.
To learn more, visit: Office of Audit Homepage
This position is being advertised at the Director Band level, equivalent to a GS-15. The salary range for this position is $163,964.00 - $191,900.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Review OPM's website for locality information here.
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 description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.
The employee manages and directs the activities of staff engaged in providing support to the Office of Audit. The Office of Audit performs audits and reviews that examine how the Postal Service's activities, organization, and policies relate to its strategic vision and mission. Major responsibilities include:
Directing support functions for the Office of Audit, which primarily includes budgeting, contracting, audit policy management, quality control, peer reviews, data analysis, sampling, report processing, training, strategic planning, USPS capital investment reviews, application management, and coordination with other OIG components.
In addition, the employee has the ability to:
Plan, organize, and conducts research on issues to conduct program evaluations and make recommendations.
Plan and oversee complex audits, evaluations, reviews, surveys or other analytical processes. Review and approve the purpose, scope, and audit approach of each project.
Ensure projects meet professional standards in planning, execution, and issuance of reports and other products. Also ensure approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved.
Review and edit audit reports and discuss the report's findings with appropriate management personnel or stakeholders.
Represent the OIG 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.
Identify unique issues where no policy or criteria exists and explore innovative approaches for developing and ambiguous areas.
Ensure staff meet their objectives and goals and provide coaching and feedback when necessary.
Further the Equal Opportunity Program, including assuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program objectives.
Practice sound position management when assigning work, combining/separating duties, establishing and abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other human resource management 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
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, which requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period at the assigned office location (management's discretion). Remote work is not available for this role (non-negotiable).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
You must meet ALL the minimum qualifications listed below.
1) Professional Auditing Experience
At least five (5) years of full-time, professional performance/program auditing experience that includes planning and conducting audits, evaluations, or inspections (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)
At least two (2) years of full-time, professional experience as a manager or supervisor that includes managing lower-level staff (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)
At least one (1) year (52 weeks) or more of full-time, specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-14 level. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.)
2) Auditor (0511) 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 full-time, professional 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:
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
CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CFE, or related professional certification(s).
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 oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines.
In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
EVALUATION FACTORS
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.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant business areas and external industry factors to drive the strategic vision of the directorate.
Experience in managing projects and teams that include conducting research, field work and data analysis, and summarizing findings and recommendations for complex strategic and operational issues.
Experience serving as a manager/supervisor establishing work plans and/or directly supervising a staff of subordinates.
Proficiency in identifying systemic or procedural problems and developing findings and recommendations.
Ability to effectively communicate the results of findings, both orally and in writing, to internal and external stakeholders.
Education
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation here:
https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.
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:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Contacts
- Address OA - Office of Audit
1735 N. Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209
US
- Name: Vacancy Inquiries
- Email: [email protected]
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