Compensation: The USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency, uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-12/13. The salary range for this position is $102,415.00 - $158,322.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS). Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program. The equivalent GS-13 level is distinguished from the GS-12 level by the demonstrated ability to lead audits and/or complex audit areas which require mastery level project management, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving skills with minimal supervisory oversight. Complex audit areas are distinguished by the heightened prominence, scope, or sensitivity of the subject; the difficulties encountered in establishing facts; the need for meticulous execution; and/or the greater number of individual metrics to be considered. 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 technical audits or evaluations 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; OR Two to four (2-4) years of professional, full-time experience in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, functions, and operations, or related responsibilities for managing and maintaining system security postures. (your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience) Education Requirement: Degree in auditing or in a related field (see below for related field degree list) such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance (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: Technical certificate such as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); 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, Information Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Networking, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc. Desirable Qualifications Advanced degree. Professional certification(s), e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, CAP, CASP+, or data analytics-related. 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. 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 theories, practices, methods, and techniques of information systems auditing; and knowledge of organizational or program practices, policies, and functions sufficient to independently plan and conduct a variety of assignments or investigations and to develop or modify methods and techniques to resolve a variety of problems. Skill in analyzing various information systems related problems and in developing findings, recommendations, and technical solutions for emerging technologies. Ability to evaluate computer security associated with various information technology environments, operating systems, hardware, software components, systems, and/or subsystems. Ability to apply advanced technology as required to conduct tests and evaluations, obtain samples, retrieve and analyze computer-processed information. 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. Ability to communicate verbally and deliver presentations to convey information and issues of a complex and technical nature, incorporating information obtained through research in a manner understandable to a non-technical audience. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the preceding evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration.