Data Analytics Specialist (Audit) - Contracts & Supply Management

Summary

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 data analytics specialist needs as the Data Analytics Specialist (Audit) within Office of Audit's Contracts & Supply Management directorate, located in: Arlington, VA Bethesda, MD Carol Stream, IL Denver, CO Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Duties

About Our Directorate: The Contracts & Supply Management directorate oversees major Postal Service contracting efforts to determine if costs are being effectively and efficiently controlled by current purchasing policies, initiatives, and practices. In addition, the mission of Supply Management is to provide, innovative, efficient, and sustainable supply chain and material management solutions with our business partners, suppliers, and stakeholders in supporting the mission and business needs of the Postal Service. To that end, the directorate issues audit reports about contracting, purchasing, and supply management programs. About the Position: The Data Analytics Specialist in the Office of Audit (Auditor Specialist) serves as the authoritative resource for the agency in the area of data analytics in auditing. As an expert technical authority for an auditing function, the specialist is responsible for leading data analytics and enhanced reporting activities of the directorate and deputy area subject matter areas. You will serve as project leader and technical expert. Overall responsibilities include performing and managing the day-to-day technical and subject matter area activities to execute the audit and/or strategic project. As a successful candidate, you will have relevant experience in the following areas: Key Responsibilities Serve as the agency's authoritative technical resource in audit-related data analytics, modeling, business intelligence, and enhanced reporting. Lead and manage day-to-day technical activities for audit and strategic projects, ensuring analytical tasks and subject matter work are executed effectively. Prepare audit plans, proposals, and guidelines for comprehensive examinations of major functional areas. Produce clear, accurate, timely reports and written products that present complex issues in accessible language and distinguish fact from opinion. Complete thorough analyses requiring minimal supervisory revisions. Actively contribute to team discussions and collaborative decision-making. Data Analytics Develop and coordinate innovative data analytic strategies where no policy exists, addressing emerging audit and business needs. Plan, organize, and implement data model, data analytics, and enhanced reporting requirements involving major uncertainties in method, interpretation, or approach. Lead, schedule, and monitor analytics to ensure alignment with organizational needs and compliance with professional standards. Study and integrate findings from multiple audit efforts to define audit targets, develop criteria, or create new analytic approaches for use by auditors. Work with internal and external stakeholders to enhance data models that reflect changes in business requirements, operations, and new datasets. Monitor industry best practices, emerging techniques, and advanced tools relevant to data modeling, analytics, and subject matter areas. Conduct outreach and training for users on enterprise data model processes, methodologies, and analytic results. Use data analysis outputs to develop audit leads and fraud referral leads, and partner with directorate staff on enhanced reporting activities. Audit Project Plan and conduct analytic and audit steps, and identify issues and develop approaches that result in measurable dollar savings or significant non-financial benefits to the Postal Service. Communicate analytic results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly and effectively to all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Influence adoption and approval of analytic solutions, data models, and reporting mechanisms. Present complex issues clearly and concisely so that stakeholders understand findings and recommended actions. Collaborate with internal management and leadership to shape data analytic strategies and audit approaches. 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. 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 Specialist Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $140,239.00 - $187,093.00. The salary figures include locality pay. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).

Qualifications and evaluation

How You Will Be Evaluated You will be assessed on: Minimum qualifications Evaluation factors Quality of resume and supporting documents Interview performance (if recommended/selected) Important Application Rules (Disqualification Triggers) You will not be considered if you: Fail to attach all required documents Submit a resume exceeding two pages Submit materials showing you do not meet minimum qualifications Receive a zero rating on any evaluation factor Use AI tools during the interview (except approved accessibility tools) Fail to qualify during the interview Top-rated applicants will be referred to an interview panel or selecting official for the required interview. Ratings may be further adjusted or determined as ineligible by the interview panel or the selecting official based on interview performance. Applicants may be interviewed one or more times in-person or virtually as part of the hiring process. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications or virtual assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) is prohibited during interviews. An exception for accessibility tools must be submitted through reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Benefits

Position Level & Compensation USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system equivalent to the Federal GS scale. This position is at the Specialist Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. Salary range for this position is $140,239.00 - $187,093.00, including locality pay for all announced locations. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS). Grade and salary are determined upon candidate's education and professional experience. Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) status: Exempt (non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; exempt employees are not). Comprehensive Benefits USPS and OIG employees transitioned from Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 01, 2025. Learn more about the PSHB Program by visiting https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/. Health, dental, vision, life, long-term care insurance, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options are available. Three-tiered retirement benefits plan under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), including Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Basic Benefit Plan, and Social Security. Visit the USPS OIG benefits page to learn more: https://www.uspsoig.gov/work-for-us/compensation-benefits Work Life & Flexibilities Flexible work schedules available Employee assistance programs offered 11 paid holidays, 13 paid sick days, and 13 to 26 days of annual leave depending on years of service

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 08/27/2026, to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://secure.login.gov/, select the Application Status link, and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.

Required documents

You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 13032646, by closing date 08/27/2026. Important Note: Make sure you submit all required documents with your application. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification. 1. Resume (Mandatory) Must not exceed two (2) pages 0.5" margins; recommended fonts: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Roboto, Noto Sans Upload as PDF (<=5MB) Additional guidance can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? 2. Cover Letter (Mandatory) Must not exceed two (2) pages Address the position in explaining why you are interested and a good fit 3. Occupational Assessment Questionnaire (Mandatory) Self-assessment questionnaire addressing the requirements, experience, and evaluation factors of the position 4. Performance Evaluation (Mandatory) Dated within last fifteen (15) months (2025 or 2026) Including rating and comments sections If unavailable, a substitute document must be submitted explaining why a performance appraisal is not available Certification, Professional License, or Form 50 is not acceptable as a performance appraisal Applications submitted without either a performance appraisal or qualifying substitute will be considered incomplete 5. Transcripts (Mandatory) Must include institution name, your name, course list, GPA, and degree awarded Foreign education requires U.S. equivalency review documentation. Guidance can be found at: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 6. Supporting Documents (If Applicable) Certificates/Licenses Veteran's Preference Documents (DD-214 Member 4, SF-15, VA Letter) Preference documentation guidance can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/forms/standard-forms/ https://archives.gov/veterans/ military-service-records https://ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage

Additional information

About the OIG | What We Do America's Postal Service is one of the government's most trusted entities. The US Postal Service Office of Inspector General, an independent agency within the Postal Service, employs over 800 auditors, criminal investigators, and professional support personnel stationed in over ninety locations. The OIG plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of America's Postal Service, its revenue and assets, and its employees. The USPS OIG audits and reviews are designed to protect assets and revenue, ensure efficient and economical mail delivery, and safeguard the integrity of the postal system. We perform audits and reviews in compliance with standards published by the Comptroller General of the United States, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: Office of Audit | About Us Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disabilities. Submit requests to jobs@uspsoig.gov; decisions made case-by-case.