Audit Manager - Contracts & Supply Management
What you'd do
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 Bring your skills and voice to our team!
Major 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. Leadership & Management Duties 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. 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.
What you need to qualify
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. Education Requirements (Mandatory) Applicant must meet one of the following: 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). OR 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). Related Degrees (Optional / Acceptable Fields) Business-Related Fields Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, etc. Government-Related Fields Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Public Relations/Communications, etc. Technical Fields 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. Desirable Qualifications (Optional) 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. Professional Certifications (Optional) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Other relevant audit or financial certifications. 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. 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. 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.
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