Duties
About the Inspection Service and Cybersecurity & Technology DAIG:
The Inspection Service and Cybersecurity & Technology (ISCT) DAIG consists of two directorates: Inspection Service and Cybersecurity & Technology. The Inspection Service audits aim to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and misconduct and promote program integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Postal Inspection Service; while the Cybersecurity & Technology audits aim to reduce the risk of fraud, inappropriate disclosure of sensitive data, and disruption of critical postal operations and services.
To learn more, visit: USPS Office of Inspector General | Office of Audit
Pay Scale & Grade Information:
This position is being advertised under the Inspector General Executive Service (IGES) Band, which is equivalent to the Senior Executive Service (SES) level in the federal government. The pay scale and grade for this announcement is GG-SL, which is classified as Excepted Service (GG) and Senior Level (SL), above the GS-15 equivalent.
For more information on the Senior Executive Service and the differences between SES and SL positions, please refer to the Senior Executive Service FAQ provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) here:
Senior Executive Service FAQ.
The salary range for this IGES Executive Band (SES Equivalent) position is $180,000.00 - $221,900.00.
As a principal advisor to the Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA), the DAIG is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and oversight of auditors, evaluators, and specialists that work within the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Cybersecurity and Technology directorates. A primary function is to identify strategic risks and opportunities in the two directorates and the corresponding Postal Service areas these directorates oversee. Other duties entail examining, evaluating, and verifying operating systems, procedures, internal controls, and recorded data of the U.S. Postal Service. The DAIG must have the ability to timely oversee the analysis of large data sets to identify anomalies and trends indicative of potential risks and opportunities, as well as oversee overall project implementation to include the generation of audit findings and preparation of final audit reports. The DAIG must also have the ability to effectively manage, lead, and motivate a large staff of professionals who are geographically dispersed. The DAIG will also be responsible for creating and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships and building rapport with Postal Service executives.
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.
Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Serves as principal advisor to the AIGA for all matters related to the audit directorates of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Cybersecurity and Technology
- Serves as a member of the OIG executive management team
- Works with other executives and senior managers to plan and coordinate OIG activities to ensure effective and efficient use of resources and the delivery of quality services in meeting the OIG's mission
- Sets the strategic direction for the audit directorates and serves as a key contributor to strategic organizational and audit planning and other initiatives
- Ensures that appropriate functions and responsibilities are developed and executed for each directorate in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines established for OIG
- Exercises leadership to oversee all work and demonstrate total authority and responsibility associated with subordinate directorates
- Uses discernment to guide, plan, participate in, or execute special projects and/or assigned audits
- Provides auditing and technical assistance for assigned areas, to include evaluating the adequacy of controls as they relate to each audit
- Manages and prioritizes multiple assignments including all audits and projects
- Works closely with Directors and Managers on risk assessment and audit planning
- Collaborates with internal Executives, Directors, and Managers OIG-wide on areas of strategic oversight, to include data analysis, dashboard development and management, development of fraud indicators, and other data management opportunities
- Helps establish and subsequently reviews and monitors ongoing performance metrics for the DAIG area and both subordinate directorates and works towards meeting or exceeding all metrics timely
- Presents audit findings or other relevant information to internal and external Senior Executives and stakeholders on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management, governance, and internal control procedures
- Keeps abreast of emerging audit, business, IT, risk management and data governance and mining issues
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, 01/20/2025, 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 e-mail 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.