Duties
The Network Operations Directorate's mission is to deliver independent audits and evaluations of the Postal Service's processing, transportation, and delivery operations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and the safeguarding of postal programs against fraud, waste, and abuse.
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About the Position:
You will be responsible for managing the activities of staff engaged in performing audits and reviews that examine how the Postal Service's activities, organization, and policies relate to its strategic vision and mission. These include 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.
As a successful candidate you will have relevant experience in:
- Day-to-day management of work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals.
- Providing authoritative advisory service and/or developing authoritative policy interpretations in the area of audit.
- Scheduling projects and staff assignments to comply with the organization's needs. Developing and communicating strategic framework 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.
- Directing 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.
- Counseling and guiding subordinates to ensure that the approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved.
- Reviewing and editing audit reports and discussing the reports with appropriate management.
- Presenting oral briefings to management. Providing for and performing research on audit techniques.
- Accumulating data, maintaining records, and preparing status reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities.
- Assisting in evaluating overall audit results.
- Bringing about a shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating job-related meetings and coaching others when necessary.
- Planning, organizing, and conducting research on complex audit issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation to identify appropriate solutions.
- Representing 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.
- Assuring implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of agency-wide programs. Implementing established goals and objectives; assessing measures that evaluate performance; and making recommendations for program improvement.
- Identifying and resolving, as applicable, unique issues where no policy exists, recommending innovative actions to address new needs and/or issues.
- Furthering the Equal Opportunity Program, including assuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program objectives.
- Practicing sound position management when assigning work, combining/separating duties, establishing and abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other audit duties and responsibilities.
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.
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 Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $147,670.00 - $191,931.00. 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
Position Minimum Qualification Requirements
You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below.
Professional Experience Requirement:
- Four (4) or more years of full-time experience in leading complex, multi-location (organization-wide) audits, evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience)
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
- 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
- Knowledge of Postal Service transportation operations, activities, and performance.
- 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.
- Proficient report writing and reviewing skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
- Professional certification(s), i.e. CPA, CIA, Certified Fraud Examiner, etc.
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 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 audit 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.
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 thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.
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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 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 section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 09/26/2025, 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.
If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other locations or positions in other directorates in the USPS OIG.