Audit Manager - Contracts & Supply Management

Summary

Ready to lead with purpose? Join the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) as an Audit Manager in our Contracts & Supply Management Directorate, located in

• Bethesda, MD
• Carol Stream, IL
• Denver, CO

Duties

About the 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. The directorate leverages data-driven insights and advance techniques to issue audit reports about contracting, purchasing, and supply management programs.
To learn more about what we do, visit: Office of Audit | About Us
About the Position
You will manage staff performing audits and reviews related to Postal Service programs and operations. This includes audit planning, research, project engagement, reporting, and evaluating internal controls, compliance, and risks.
Key Responsibilities

• Direct audit projects to ensure compliance with OIG policies and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Plan and oversee audit scope, methodology, research, data analysis, and field work execution to ensure sufficient, relevant, and reliable evidence.
• Conduct and oversee research on complex audit issues involving major uncertainties in approach or interpretation.
• Review, write and edit, and communicate audit findings and reports to management.
• Prepare audit project records, data, and status reports.
• Assist in evaluating overall audit results and identifying solutions to complex audit challenges.
• Identify unique issues where no policy exists and recommend innovative actions.

• Manage day-to-day work of staff, including scheduling, assigning projects, and ensuring continuous progress toward goals.
• Provide advisory services and authoritative policy interpretations in audit-related areas.
• Counsel, develop, and guide subordinate staff to meet audit objectives and strengthen data and audit capabilities.
• Facilitate meetings to bring shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages.
• Exercise sound business acumen in building a workforce aligned with organizational goals, operating needs, and budget considerations.
• Lead equitable recruitment, selection, training, awards, and assignments under the Equal Opportunity Program.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present oral briefings to Postal Service and external management officials.
• Represent the OIG in meetings with USPS leaders, other agencies, vendors, and external organizations.
• Negotiate agreements, advocate audit recommendations, and influence approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans.
• Assist in implementing agency-wide program goals, assessing performance measures, and recommending program improvements.

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 Qualifications (Mandatory)
You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below.
Professional Experience (Mandatory)

• Four (4+) years of full-time experience in leading complex, multi-location audits, evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews at an OIG or similar audit organization. Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.

• A degree in auditing or in a related field (see below for list of acceptable fields) such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting (transcripts required).

• A combination of education and experience involving at least four (4) years of full-time experience in Performance Auditing or equivalent combination of education and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The background must also include:
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); OR
  • Completion of a degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting or auditing (transcripts required).

• Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, etc.

• Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Public Relations/Communications, etc.

• Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science/Analytics, Information Security, Information Assurance, Networking, Human Resources, Information Technology, Computer Science, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Contracts/Supply Chain Management, etc.

• Knowledge of Postal Service transportation operations, activities, and performance.
• Knowledge of contracts or contract fraud.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Intellectual curiosity and experience in developing strategic solutions to complex problems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient report writing and reviewing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Proficiency in data analytic tools such as R, ACL, Python, or similar platforms, with a strong ability to apply programming skills for advanced data analysis and visualization to enhance audit processes and decision-making.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Other relevant audit or financial certifications.

• Mastery of auditing theory, concepts, principles, and practices to conduct complex assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, systems, functions, policies, and various issues.
• Knowledge of the OIG (or similar organization), mission, operations, and relationship of audit functions to agency management.
• 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 defining complex audit problems, analyzing alternatives, and recommending solutions.
• Ability to clearly and concisely present ideas in writing and in oral briefings.

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.
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.

Comprehensive Benefits

• 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

• USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system equivalent to the Federal GS scale.
• This position is at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14.
• Salary range for this position is $146,765.00 - $193,790.00, including locality pay. 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).

• Flexible work schedules available.
• Employee assistance programs offered.
• 11 paid holidays, 13 days of paid sick leave, and 13-26 days annual leave based on service years.

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