Duties
The FORT Atlantic and Western Pacific Directorate through close coordination with the FORT Central and Southern 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.
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About the Position:
You will manage and direct the activities of approximately 20 geographically dispersed staff, including 3 Audit Managers, engaged in performing fast-paced audits and reviews that examine how the Postal Service's activities, organization, and policies relate to its strategic vision and mission. This team conducts audits at select plant and delivery units nationwide, implementing a data-driven approach to make targeted recommendations to local management.
As a successful candidate, you will have relevant experience in:
- Planning, organizing, and conducting research on issues to conduct audits and reviews and make appropriate recommendations.
- Planning and overseeing complex audits, evaluations, reviews, surveys, or other analytical processes. Reviewing and approving the purpose, scope, and audit approach of each project.
- Formulating, adjusting, and managing an operational budget to support the directorate's work.
- Ensuring projects meet professional standards in planning, execution, and issuance of reports and other products. Also ensuring approved audit objectives are met within established deadlines, and adequate practical coverage is achieved.
- Reviewing and editing audit reports to ensure products are accurate, objective, timely, and reflective of stakeholder feedback.
- Presenting and discussing the report's findings with appropriate management personnel and stakeholders.
- Representing 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 OIG oversight work (which may be complex or controversial), negotiating agreements, and influencing approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans.
- Identifying unique issues where no policy or criteria exists and devising innovative approaches for emerging or ambiguous areas.
- Overseeing data analysis, monetary impact calculations as necessary, and employing technology to drive process efficiency.
- Ensuring staff meet their objectives and goals and providing coaching and feedback when necessary.
- Creating a shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating productive job-related meetings and communications. Regularly coordinating with other OIG components, offices, and directorates to achieve goals.
- Furthering the Equal Opportunity Program, including ensuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program objectives.
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.
Important Note: Duty location will be assigned based on space availability at the time of selection.
Compensation: 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 Director Band level, equivalent to a GS-15. The salary range for this position is $150,197.00 - $195,200.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit:
OPM's General Schedule (GS).
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) 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
Assigned Duty Station Information:
Duty location will be assigned based on space availability at the time of selection.
Position Minimum Qualification Requirements
You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below.
Please Note: Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained the below qualifications requirements and experience.
Professional Experience Requirement:
- At least five (5) years of full-time, professional performance/program auditing or evaluation experience that includes planning and conducting audits, evaluations, or inspections.
- At least two (2) years of full-time, professional experience leading teams and projects.
- At least one (1) year (52 weeks) or more of full-time, specialized supervisory experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-14 level.
Auditor (0511) Education 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 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.
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, PMP, 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 with strong writing and editing skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities.
- Flexibility and adaptability in responding productively to changing priorities and plans.
- In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
Evaluation Factors | How you will be evaluated:
You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in each of the evaluation factors listed below. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements and factors in your resume. 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.
- Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of financial and/or performance auditing sufficient to conduct difficult assignments involving interfaces and policies, and various issues.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant business areas and external industry factors to drive the strategic vision of the directorate.
- Experience managing projects and teams through all phases of an OIG audit or evaluation, including research, fieldwork, data analysis, report writing/editing, and summarizing findings and recommendations for complex strategic and operational issues facing the Postal Service or other audited agencies.
- Experience serving as a manager/supervisor establishing work plans and/or directly supervising a staff of subordinates.
- Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills for the purpose of determining systemic or procedural problems, identifying causes and effects, and developing findings and recommendations.
- Ability to 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: www.ed.gov.
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/.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
USPS OIG Benefits Overview
Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG
As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring.
For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/.
Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances and Flexible Spending Options
For information, please visit https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/.
Visit the 'Guide to PSHB Plans' for a comprehensive PSHB plan comparison tool and an educational tool that explains how Medicare B works: https://www.checkbook.org/pshb/
Retirement and Thrift Savings
For more information about these programs see opm.gov/retirement-center and tsp.gov.
Flexible Work Schedules
USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays
In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be assessed on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) on this announcement.
The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting application documentation to ensure that you meet the eligibility required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you:
- Fail to attach all required documentation;
- Submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit
- Submit application materials that indicate that you are not minimally qualified for this position;
- Receive a zero (0) rating on any Evaluation Factor; or
- Fail to qualify during the interview.
Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.
Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. You will no longer be considered for this announcement if your resume exceeds the two-page limit.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 10/13/2025, to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
- You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://secure.login.gov/, select the Application Status link, and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
- Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
Important Note: Duty location will be assigned based on space availability at the time of selection
If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other locations or positions in other directorates in the USPS OIG.