Audit Director; IT - Technology Operations Directorate

Audit Manager Position

You will manage and direct the activities of management and staff engaged in performing audits and reviews of the development, acquisition, operations, security, and internal controls of Postal Service information technology systems and applications to determine the adequacy of general and application security controls; provide assessments of efficiency, compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.

Responsibilities include the planning and direction of highly complex analyses, assessments, audits and evaluations of sensitive information systems, information technology methods, controls and strategies, policies and procedures, and management practices. This includes information system assessments of general and application controls, system integrity, system development life cycle, information system acquisitions, cost-benefit studies, network and telecommunications infrastructures, operational practices, utilization of information technology system resources, cyber-security operations, and the adequacy and security posture of Postal Service information technology systems.

As a successful candidate, you will have relevant experience in:

• Directing and ensuring audit projects meet government auditing standards in planning and execution and in the accumulation of evidentiary data. Also ensuring approved audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved when planning and executing audits.
• Advising on matters related to information technology audits and operations and related data analytics.
• Reviewing and editing audit reports and actively coaching managers and staff to ensure written documents are of the highest quality.
• Presenting clear, understandable oral briefings to management often on complex, technical projects.
• Overseeing the collection of data, maintenance of records, and preparation of reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities. Assisting in evaluation of overall audit results.
• Promoting shared understanding of job objectives, roles, and report messages by facilitating job-related meetings, coaching, and others when necessary.
• Leading efforts to identify and evaluate new and innovative information systems and technology-related auditing tools and technologies to improve capability and efficiency of audit processes.
• Overseeing the planning, organization and research on complex information systems and technology-related issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation to identify appropriate solutions.
• Evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall audit plans and proposals.
• Representing the Office of the Inspector General in meetings with high-level officials from the United States Postal Service, other agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations.
• Presenting results of audits, assessments, and studies (which may be complex or controversial), negotiating agreements, and influencing approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans.
• Ensuring implementation of the goals and objectives of agency-wide programs by subordinate staff. Determining goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; developing measures that evaluate performance; making recommendations for program improvement; and managing all resources as agency assets.
• Identifying and resolving, as applicable, issues where no policy exists, taking innovative actions to address new needs and/or issues.
• Furthering the Equal Opportunity Program, including ensuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, training, awards, assignments, discipline, and special program objectives.
• Practicing sound position management when assigning work, combining/separating duties, establishing and abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other human resource management duties and responsibilities.

The duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The preceding description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.