Audit Director (IT)

Summary

Ready to lead with purpose? Join the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) as an Audit Director in our Technology Operations directorate. We're looking for a strategic thinker and experienced, collaborative leader to help drive impactful audits that make a difference.
Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Duties

About the Position:
You will manage and direct the activities of management and staff engaged in performing audits and reviews of the development, acquisition, operations, security, and internal controls of Postal Service information technology systems and applications to determine the adequacy of general and application security controls; provide assessments of efficiency, compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
Responsibilities include the planning and direction of highly complex analyses, assessments, audits and evaluations of sensitive information systems, information technology methods, controls and strategies, policies and procedures, and management practices. This includes information system assessments of general and application controls, system integrity, system development life cycle, information system acquisitions, cost-benefit studies, network and telecommunications infrastructures, operational practices, utilization of information technology system resources, cyber-security operations, and the adequacy and security posture of Postal Service information technology systems.
As a successful candidate, you will have relevant experience in:

• Directing and ensuring audit projects meet government auditing standards in planning and execution and in the accumulation of evidentiary data. Also ensuring approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved when planning and executing audits.
• Advising on matters related to information technology audits and operations and related data analytics.
• Reviewing and editing audit reports and actively coaching managers and staff to ensure written documents are of the highest quality.
• Presenting clear, understandable oral briefings to management often on complex, technical projects.
• Overseeing the collection of data, maintenance of records, and preparation of reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities. Assisting in evaluation of overall audit results.
• Promoting shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating job-related meetings, coaching, and others when necessary.
• Leading efforts to identify and evaluate new and innovative information systems and technology-related auditing tools and technologies to improve capability and efficiency of audit processes.
• Overseeing the planning, organization and research on complex information systems and technology-related issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation to identify appropriate solutions.
• Evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall audit plans and proposals.
• 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.
• Presenting results of audits, assessments, and studies (which may be complex or controversial), negotiating agreements, and influencing approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans.
• Ensuring implementation of the goals and objectives of agency-wide programs by subordinate staff. Determining goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; developing measures that evaluate performance; making recommendations for program improvement; and managing all resources as agency assets.
• Identifying and resolving, as applicable, issues where no policy exists, taking innovative actions to address new needs and/or issues.
• 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.
• Practicing sound position management when assigning work, combining/separating duties, establishing and abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other human resource management duties and responsibilities.

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 Top Secret (Tier-5) 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.
Please Note: Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained the below required qualifications and experience.
Professional Experience Requirement:

• At least five (5) years of full-time, professional technical 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 technical 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.

• Degree in auditing or in a related field (see below for related field degree list) such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance. You must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university.

• 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:
  1. Technical certificate such as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); OR
  2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. You must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university.

• 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, Information Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Networking, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc.

• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CAP, CASP+, or data analytics-related professional certification(s).
• Advanced degree in information technology, cybersecurity, information assurance, networking, accounting, finance, 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.

• Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, and practices of information systems auditing sufficient to direct staff accomplishing difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, systems, applications, functions, operations, policies, and various issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the mission of the agency and the principles and policies of area(s) of responsibility to provide guidance and leadership in carrying out programs and strategies and to ensure policies and plans include a long-term outlook consistent with agency needs.
• In-depth knowledge of modern management techniques, methods, principles, and information technology systems concepts to assure optimum utilization of personnel, tools, equipment, and space, and to accomplish program objectives through combined technical and administrative program oversight.
• Ability to plan and execute information technology audits or projects in accordance with applicable professional standards.

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/.

Additional information

About the OIG | What We Do
America's Postal Service is one of the government's most trusted entities. The US Postal Service Office of Inspector General, an independent agency within the Postal Service, employs over 800 auditors, criminal investigators, and professional support personnel stationed in over ninety locations. The OIG plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of America's Postal Service, its revenue and assets, and its employees.
The USPS OIG audits and reviews are designed to protect assets and revenue, ensure efficient and economical mail delivery, and safeguard the integrity of the postal system. We perform audits and reviews in compliance with standards published by the Comptroller General of the United States, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
About Our Directorate:
The Technology Operations directorate conducts various types of audits and evaluations of the Postal Service's cybersecurity and technology processes, tools, and operations. The directorate oversees one of the world's largest technology infrastructures, which includes five national deployment and solution centers, 32,000 network locations, 20,000 servers, and more than 930 applications operating on more than 180,000 devices. The directorate helps to reduce the risk of fraud, inappropriate disclosure of sensitive data, and disruption of critical postal operations and services by assessing whether USPS information resources provide the highest level of security, reliability, and value expected by USPS customers. The directorate also provides oversight of the Postal Service's responsibility to safeguard employees, customers, critical infrastructure, and information systems against cyberthreats.
To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: Office of Audit | About Us
Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disabilities.
• Submit requests to jobs@uspsoig.gov; decisions made case-by-case.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Position Level & Compensation

• USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system equivalent to the Federal GS scale.
• This position is at the Director Band level, equivalent to a GS-15.
• Salary range for this position is $154,492.00 - $197,200.00, including locality pay for all announced locations. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).
• Grade and salary are determined upon candidate's education and professional experience.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) status: Exempt (non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; exempt employees are not).

• USPS and OIG employees transitioned from Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 01, 2025.
• Learn more about the PSHB Program by visitinghttps://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/.
• Health, dental, vision, life, long-term care insurance, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options are available.
• Three-tiered retirement benefits plan under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), including Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Basic Benefit Plan, and Social Security.
• Visit the USPS OIG benefits page to learn more: https://www.uspsoig.gov/work-for-us/compensation-benefits

• Flexible work schedules available.
• Employee assistance programs offered.
• 11 paid holidays and 26 days of annual leave (paid vacation) each year.

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