*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT USPS OIG, USPS, USPIS, AND PRC EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a highly qualified applicant for an exciting opportunity to serve as a Deputy Assistant Inspector General (DAIG) to oversee our Finance and Pricing, Human Capital Management, and Audit Services directorates in the Office of Audit located in Arlington, VA.
Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position announcement 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. 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, which currently requires an in-office presence of at least two (2) days per pay period in Arlington, VA (management's discretion). Remote work is not available for this role (non-negotiable). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL the minimum qualifications listed below. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university) At least ten (10) years of professional auditing, evaluation, assessment, or equivalent experience At least one (1) year at the senior-management level (e.g., GS-15 equivalent Audit Director) Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards Demonstrated Experience in planning, performing, and overseeing complex audits, evaluations, or assessments of financial controls, systems and/or processes Ability to think creatively and outside-the-box when addressing both strategic opportunities and challenges facing an organization Must be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or willing to commit to obtaining CPA within one (1) year of entrance on duty date DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Certification in one or more of the following: CIA, CGFM, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, CCSP, etc. Advanced degree in a related field of study, such as business, finance, law, or accounting MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in EACH of the following four Mandatory Technical Requirements. Please Note: You MUST address the Mandatory Technical Requirements as a separate document, not to exceed 2 pages per requirement (no more than 8 pages total). Demonstrated knowledge in risk identification, mitigation, and reporting. Demonstrated knowledge of assessing underlying conditions, analyzing root causes, and explaining impact and recommended solutions in accordance with standards (such as Government Auditing Standards) or industry best practices. Demonstrated experience applying project management disciplines and collaborating with senior leaders, stakeholders, and customers in the development, implementation and monitoring of internal controls, programs or projects. Superior oral and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate and present ideas and a strategic vision to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will not be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all the requirements; or receive a zero (0) rating on any of the requirements. Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.
About the Finance, Pricing & Human Capital DAIG: The Finance, Pricing & Human Capital (FPHC) DAIG consists of three directorates: Finance and Pricing, Human Capital Management, and Audit Services. The Finance and Pricing directorate is responsible for auditing USPS financial-related programs and activities and assessing USPS systems and processes for collecting costing and pricing data. The Human Capital Management directorate conducts audits of Postal Service human resources, security, government relations, and environmental sustainability programs. The Audit Services directorate provides guidance and support to the Office of Audit, including budgeting, contracting, audit policies, quality assurance, data analysis, statistical sampling, audit reporting, training, strategic planning, audit documentation management, and coordination with other OIG components. 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 - $225,700.00. 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 assigned directorates. A primary function is to identify strategic risks and opportunities in the 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. 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 Finance and Pricing, Human Capital Management, and Audit Services 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