Deputy Assistant Inspector General Investigations (DAIGI)

About the role

The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified senior executive level applicant to fill a Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI), Inspector General Executive Service (IGES) Band position within the Office of Investigations located in Arlington, VA.

The DAIGI serves as the principal advisor to the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) in matters relative to field investigations and operations, and headquarters operations. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

What you will do

• Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and 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 Thursday, September 24, 2026 will be considered.
• The USPS OIG 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 Inspector General Executive Service (IGES) Band level, equivalent to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
• The salary range for this position is $184,900 - $228, 000.
• Relocation expenses may be paid.
• Travel Required 50% or less - 50% or Less Travel Required Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire.
• The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.
• The successful candidate must exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations.
• Oversees and directs, through subordinate managers and staff, a variety of investigative activities across the country.
• Applies sound management principles to these activities with an emphasis on quality, timeliness, and efficiency and with the goals of improving the overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Provides leadership and guidance in setting the workforce's expected performance levels commensurate with Office of Investigation's strategic objectives.
• Promotes quality through effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g., establishing performance standards, appraising staff accomplishments using the developed standards, and taking action to reward, counsel, or remove employees, as appropriate).
• Assesses current and future staffing needs based on the Office of Investigation's goals and budget realities.
• Applies merit principles to develop, select, and manage a diverse workforce.
• Oversees the allocation of financial resources and identifies cost-effective solutions to operational issues.
• Provides support and oversight to the budgetary process, including offering assistance in preparing and justifying a budget and operating the budget under organizational procedures.
• Represents and speaks for the Office of Investigations and its work (e.g., presenting, explaining, selling, defending, and negotiating) to those within and outside the Office of the Inspector General (e.g., agency heads and other United States Postal Service executives; corporate executives; the media; clientele and professional groups).
• Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups; clarifies information; and facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with internal organizational units (e.g., other program areas and staff support functions).
• Develops and enhances alliances with external groups (e.g., other agencies or firms, state and local governments, Congress, and clientele groups).
• Engages in cross-functional activities and maintains common ground with a widening range of stakeholders.
• Works in groups and teams, conducts briefings and other meetings, and gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.
• Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in a variety of situations, exercising tact and treating others with respect.
• Ensures that reports, memoranda, and other documents reflect the position and work of the organization in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: ***

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: ***

How you will be evaluated

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: Receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor Fail to attach all required documentation Submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit If your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position If you fail to qualify on the interview Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration.

Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.

NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible. Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process.

During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.

Documents you must provide

• You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement EX 26-163B-13056845-DR, by closing date Thursday, September 24, 2026.
• RESUME - IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
• You will no longer be considered for this announcement if your resume exceeds the two-page limit.
• It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your qualifications for the announced position (categorize as "Resume").
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?
• Make sure your page margins are 0.5 inches.
• The recommended font styles are Sans-Serif, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noto Sans.
• Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume.
• Your resume must be 5MB or less.
• We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
• The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
• COMPLETE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.
• Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire.
• (Required: You must click on "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the Questionnaire to complete this process) 3.
• MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - Required, you must submit a separate document with a comprehensive narrative statement covering the Mandatory Technical Requirements and clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Do not exceed 4 pages (one page per MTR).
• (Please upload as "Mandatory Technical Qualifications" document).
• PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS (FY 2025 and 2025) dated within the last 15 months.
• This is required from all applicants including Federal, USPS, OIG, and private sector employees.
• If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason a performance appraisal is not available.
• (Required: Upload and save as "Performance Appraisal" document.) NOTE: An SF-50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.
• SF-50 if you are or have been a Federal employee to demonstrate tenure and competitive/excepted service for eligibility purposes.
• (If applicable to you, you are Required to upload each applicable SF-50 and categorize as a "SF-50" document.) 6.
• UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include: Certificates or Licenses, if applicable.
• Upload and save as "Certificate" or "License" document.
• Veterans Preference Documentation.
• If you are claiming veterans' preference.
• You must submit the Member 4 copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and/or other proof of veterans' preference eligibility, including your VA letter, SF-15 (***), and all required documents related to your SF15 claim.
• Veterans can request the Member 4 copy of their DD-214 at archives.gov/veterans/military-service- records and can download a copy of their VA letter from Download VA Benefit Letters | Veterans Affairs.
• If applicable, you are required to submit each veterans' preference document in the application packages.
• Please name these files as "DD-214" or "SF-15" or "Other Veterans Document." TRANSCRIPTS - from an accredited college or university.
• The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree issued.
• Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment.
• Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent.
• For further information visit: ***
• (If applicable - Upload and save as "Transcript" document.) Reasonable Accommodation Documentation.
• If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found at *** .

What to expect next

Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.

Additional information

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG.

We offer a broad array of benefits programs: As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025.

Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at *** We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options as well.

For more information about these programs visit: *** Visit the 'Guide to PSHB Plans' for a comprehensive PSHB plan comparison tool and an educational tool that explains how Medicare B works: *** Retirement and Thrift Savings.

For more information about these programs see *** and tsp.gov/. Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.

Leave and Holidays. In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).

This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact us by sending an email to ***. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.

For further information, please refer to our website at: ***