Office of the Inspector General, USPS
Student Cooperative - Office of Audit - Multiple Directorates
Job Location
Woburn, MA, United States
Job Description
Are you a current college or graduate student looking for an opportunity while enrolled? The Office of Audit within the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General has an opportunity for you! We are seeking passionate and driven students enrolled in college/university programs to fill our Student Cooperative positions on teams within the following Office of Audit directorates: Finance & Pricing Human Capital Management Network Processing Delivery Operations Transportation
America's postal system 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 900 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 OIG is focused on understanding and utilizing data to develop processes, tools, and products to help identify fraud, waste, and abuse. Additionally, we make data-driven decisions using key performance indicators and metrics to produce innovative approaches to improve processes, increase visibility in oversight activities, and gain insights into emerging risks and trends. With the fast-moving changes in technology and Postal Service operations, the OIG always strives to utilize data insights to ensure we have the skills and resources to meet those new challenges. At the OIG, we strive to create an environment in which we share our similarities and celebrate our differences. We realize diversity without inclusion only reinforces systemic barriers. To grow diversity and inclusion, we must ensure equity. These are essential for us to continue to thrive and remain innovative, while fostering a flexible and inclusive work environment. Bring your skills and voice to our team! For information visit: Office of Audit - About Us
Location: Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
Posted Date: 12/17/2024
America's postal system 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 900 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 OIG is focused on understanding and utilizing data to develop processes, tools, and products to help identify fraud, waste, and abuse. Additionally, we make data-driven decisions using key performance indicators and metrics to produce innovative approaches to improve processes, increase visibility in oversight activities, and gain insights into emerging risks and trends. With the fast-moving changes in technology and Postal Service operations, the OIG always strives to utilize data insights to ensure we have the skills and resources to meet those new challenges. At the OIG, we strive to create an environment in which we share our similarities and celebrate our differences. We realize diversity without inclusion only reinforces systemic barriers. To grow diversity and inclusion, we must ensure equity. These are essential for us to continue to thrive and remain innovative, while fostering a flexible and inclusive work environment. Bring your skills and voice to our team! For information visit: Office of Audit - About Us
Location: Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
Posted Date: 12/17/2024
Job Requirements
In-Office Requirement: The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's current telework policy and requires an in-office presence of at least two (2) days per pay period (management discretion). Remote work is NOT available for this role. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and/or the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on will be considered. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet ALL minimum requirements. Students must be currently enrolled in an auditing, accounting, or related field (see below list of related degrees) full or half-time in an accredited college or university program, classified or academically ranked by semester hours as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student graduating no sooner than DECEMBER 2025. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT STATING CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS, GPA AND IN GOOD STANDING) Must be in academic good standing as defined by the college or university, earning at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale. Must be able to report to work in the USPS OIG office for which you are selected during core business hours. (Minimum once per week) Must have experience with computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, Office 365, Word, Excel, etc. Additional 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, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Interest in obtaining professional certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Information Systems Auditor. Experience with using techniques from a range of disciplines, including computer programming, mathematics, and statistics, to draw conclusions from data to describe, predict, and improve performance. Use of software such as ACL, R, SAS, SPSS, and Power BI is a plus. EVALUATION FACTORS USA Hire Assessment - Click Here for Example Assessment Questions A structured Interview will be conducted for the top rated applicants to validate your experience meets the critical competencies at the minimum proficiency level: Collaboration and Teamwork - Experience working with others to build constructive and collaborative working relationships in order to solve problems and achieve common goals, working respectfully and effectively with others in a team or project-based setting. Communication - Experience communicating orally and in writing sufficient to convey information in a clear, concise manner appropriate for the targeted audience, using the appropriate methodology (e.g., speaking, email, documentation, reports, and presentations), and active listening skills. Technology/Software Fluency - Experience using word processing, spreadsheet/data analysis and presentation development software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint while preparing briefings, reports and presentations. Analysis/Critical Thinking - Knowledge or experience using routine data collection and diagnostic tools, techniques, and procedures sufficient to clarify a situation, identify needed information (e.g., resources, materials, knowledge from others), collect and document information in an organized manner, and to prepare standardized reports summarizing information. Accuracy/Attention to Detail - Experience reviewing information and materials sufficient to ensure completeness and accuracy of one's own work and to ensure standard operating procedures are followed correctly. Stress Tolerance/Resiliency - Experience performing effectively when faced with time pressure, adversity, disappointment or opposition Interest in the field of auditing.
Contact Information
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