Auditor - Contracts & Supply Management Directorate

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 the minimum qualifications listed below. Professional Experience Requirement: Two to four (2-4) years of professional, full-time experience conducting program and/or performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, functions, and operations (your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience). Education Requirement: 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 (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.) 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. Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theories, practices, methods, and techniques of auditing sufficient to plan, conduct, and lead difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, functions, policies, and various issues. Demonstrated ability to select and use appropriate data analytics methods and tools applicable to large data sets to reach conclusions based on fact. Demonstrated ability to independently determine findings and make audit recommendations for unprecedented, complex issues and problems. Demonstrated ability to write communications that convey concise and comprehensive information on matters of a complex nature which are appropriate for the targeted audience and require minimal editing. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and deliver presentations to convey information and issues of a complex nature, incorporating information obtained through research. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed below 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 12805663, by closing date 10/14/2025. Important Note: Make sure you submit all Required documents with your application. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification. Resume - Required. 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