Do you want to make an impact? The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a qualified applicant to fill our Auditor position within Office of Audit's Contracts & Supply Management Directorate, located in: Arlington, VA Bethesda, MD Carol Stream, IL Bring your skills and voice to our team!
Position Minimum Qualification Requirements You must meet all minimum qualifications listed below. To be considered for the GS-07 equivalent, you must have a: 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 no later than December 2025 (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university). OR A combination of education and experience - at least four (4) years of 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: Certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 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 (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university.) To be considered for the GS-09 equivalent, you must have a: Master's degree from an accredited college or university no later than December 2025 (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university). OR One (1) or more years of professional experience conducting financial, program and/or performance audits. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program. 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 Advanced degree. Professional certification(s), i.e.: CPA or CIA. Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Python, R, ACL, or similar platforms, with a strong ability to apply programming and modeling skills for advanced data analysis and visualization to enhance audit processes and decision-making. 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. Basic knowledge of auditing concepts, principles, and methods sufficient to work with guidance from team members and supervisor using conventional procedures and practices. Basic knowledge of agency programs and their governing statutes, regulations, and practices sufficient to assist with audit assignments. Ability to use computers and MS Office products or other data analytic tools sufficient to collect, interpret, and analyze data from multiple sources and communicate findings. Ability to work effectively (independently or within teams) across functional areas in a professional and collaborative environment. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner, incorporating information obtained through research. IMPORTANT NOTE: Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed above will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration.
About the Office of Audit's Contracts & Supply Management Directorate: The Contracts & Supply Management directorate oversees major Postal Service contracting efforts to determine if costs, operations, and risks are being effectively and efficiently controlled by current policies, initiatives, and practices. To that end, the directorate leverages data-driven insights and advance techniques to issue audit reports about contracting, purchasing, and supply management programs. About the Office of Audit's Retail, Marketing, and Supply Management Area: The Contracts & Supply Management directorate is within the larger Retail, Marketing, and Supply Management Audit Area, which also includes two other directorates: Sales, Marketing, & Internal and Retail and Infrastructure. These directorates use complex data and methodologies to conduct audits of Postal Service sales, marketing, global business, and retail operations to strengthen oversight, enhance customer experience, and support strategic innovation. To learn more and to read recent audit reports, visit: USPS Office of Inspector General | Office of Audit About the Position:The OIG conducts performance audits and reviews of multiple Postal Service functional areas. The successful candidate, you must be highly motivated and willing to learn skills in conducting program and performance audits. As a GS-07 equivalent trainee level in the area of auditing, you will serve as a junior member of an audit team assisting with systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of Postal Service programs and operations. Work assignments are selected to provide training in the analytical evaluative aspects of the work and in the appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and techniques. The training is directed toward the recognition of emerging needs or problems and the identification, analysis, and solution of problems. Assignments are selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the work. As a GS-09 equivalent in the area of auditing, you will serve as a member of an audit team conducting systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of 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. You will perform assignments requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the area of auditing. The GS-9 level is distinguished from the GS-07 level by the ability to work independently to complete assignments of average difficulty. You may participate in more complex studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise, including: Performing assigned audit functions, individually and as a member of an audit team in accordance with OIG policies and procedures, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Assisting team with planning audits when there is ample precedent for the work covered by the audit assignment. Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers. Reviewing and interpreting financial and policy documents, standard operating procedures, and contracts to determine accuracy in accordance with procedures, internal directives, and regulatory requirements. Applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data. Using critical thinking, data analytics, and applied logic to discern meaning of and interpret data, and identify risks. Producing audit documentation such as internal review reports, follow-up assessment reports, findings, corrective and preventive action plans, internal review scopes of work, process flow charts, and work instructions, to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders. Drafting audit reports and other documents that are clear, convincing, accurate, technically thorough, and appropriately targeted to the OIG's customers' needs. 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 is an Excepted Service agency, 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 Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07/09. The salary range for this position is $55,850.00 - $90,898.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).