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Auditor (Info Sys) - Technology Operations Directorate

Arlington, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$57K/yr - $91K/yr

1+ years exp

The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the Auditor (Info Sys) position within the Office of Audit's Technology Operations Directorate, located in Arlington, VA. The successful candidate will conduct audits and evaluations of the Postal Service's cybersecurity and technology processes, tools, and operations, helping to ensure the highest level of security and reliability for USPS information resources.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducting performance audits and reviews of multiple Postal Service functional areas

Performing assigned audit functions, individually and as a member of an audit team in accordance with OIG policies and procedures, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards

Assessing such matters as general, application, and security controls; data integrity; systems life cycles; acquisitions; and information technology management

Assisting team with planning audits when there is ample precedent for the work covered by the audit assignment

Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers

Ensuring compliance with applicable professional standards and OIG policy

Reviewing and interpreting systems data and reports; policies; standard operating procedures; and contracts to determine validity and compliance with procedures, internal directives and regulatory requirements

Assisting with tests and evaluations, obtaining samples, and retrieving and analyzing computer-processed information

Utilizing appropriate information systems software, tools and testing methods to collect, arrange, process, analyze, and present data

Using critical thinking, data analytics, and applied logic to discern meaning of and interpret data, and identify risks

Producing audit documentation such as internal review reports, management agreements, follow-up assessment reports, findings, corrective and preventive action plans, internal review scopes of work, process flow charts, and work instructions, to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders

Drafting audit reports and other documents that are clear, convincing, accurate, technically thorough, and appropriately targeted to the OIG's customers' needs

Qualification

Information Systems AuditingData AnalyticsCertified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Performance AuditingQualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisCritical ThinkingTeam CollaborationTechnical Communication

Required

Degree in auditing or in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting no later than December 2025 (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: 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)

Master's degree from an accredited college or university no later than December 2025 (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university)

One (1) or more years of professional experience conducting financial, program and/or performance audits

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

Preferred

Advanced degree

Professional certification(s), i.e.: CPA or CIA

Proficiency in data analytics tools such as R, ACL, or similar platforms, with a strong ability to apply programming skills for advanced data analysis and visualization to enhance audit processes and decision-making