Audit Manager Contracts & Supply Management

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.

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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.

• 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.

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.