Auditor - Contracts & Supply Management Directorate
Agency
Office of the Inspector General, USPS
Location
Carol Stream, Illinois, Illinois
Salary
$55,850 - $90,898 Per Year
Open & closing dates
Posted: September 30, 2025
Closes: October 14, 2025 (9 days left)
Job Description
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!
Qualifications
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.
Required Documents
You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 12805661, by closing date 10/14/2025. Ensure you submit all Required documents with your application. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification. Resume - IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. You will no longer be considered for this announcement if your resume exceeds the two-page limit. It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your qualifications for the announced position (categorize as "Resume"). Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? Make sure your page margins are 0.5 inches. The recommended font styles are Sans-Serif, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noto Sans. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. Occupational Assessment Questionnaire - Required. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. You must click on "Submit My Answers" at the end to complete this process. Transcripts - Required. Must be from an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Supporting Documents, which may include: Certificates or Licenses - Required if applicable. Upload and save as "Certificate" or "License". SF-50: Required if applicable. if you are or have been a federal employee. This is to demonstrate tenure and competitive/excepted service for eligibility purposes. Please name this file "SF-50" or "Form 50." Veterans Preference Documentation: Required if applicable. If you are claiming veterans preference you must submit the Member 4 copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and/or other proof of veteran's preference eligibility including your VA letter, form SF-15 (https://www.opm.gov/forms/standard-forms/) and all required documents related to your SF-15 claim. Veterans can request the Member 4 copy of their DD-214 at archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records and can download a copy of their VA letter from ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage. If applicable, you are required to submit each veterans' preference document in the application package. Please name these files as "DD-214" or "SF-15" or "Other Veterans Document."
Department Information
Agency
Office of the Inspector General, USPS
Department
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location
Carol Stream, Illinois, Illinois, United States