Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission Employees will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.

The OIG's Research unit conducts innovative research and analysis on economic, business, strategy, operational, and public policy issues affecting the Postal Service. Please view our white papers at Reports | Office of Inspector General OIG (uspsoig.gov). Look for RISC or RARC (before 2019) in the report name.

We are increasingly focused on addressing USPS's financial condition, which requires deeper analysis of financial and operational data to explain USPS performance trends and evaluate potential solutions. The Business Analyst will strengthen our research goals by further grounding our policy analysis in rigorous, quantitative models and evidence and by providing a clearer understanding of USPS's position in the broader market and compared with industry standards. The analyst will regularly monitor strategies, productivity, investments, market trends, and industry practices to draw conclusions relevant to the Postal Service.

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 07/31/2026 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 Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-9 to GS-13. The salary range for this position is $70,623.00 - $158,322.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS-13 equivalent is at management's discretion.

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.

• Break down USPS's financial statements, cost structures, and operating trends to surface a more insightful picture of long-term financial health and contextualize USPS performance relative to other players and comparable organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging trends such as ecommerce growth, automation, labor pressures, pricing dynamics, and capital investment patterns to help develop public white papers or other written materials in compliance with the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Blue Book Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.
• Evaluate the potential impact of changes to postal policy, strategy, and/or legislation on the Postal Service's finances.
• Present research findings in public forums, and conduct meetings with internal leadership, the Postal Service, and other external stakeholders to discuss project plans and outcomes.
• Prepare and organize presentations and events that engage internal and external stakeholders and lead to the expression of new ideas.
• Contribute to the creation of diverse content formats, in addition to traditional white papers, for presenting research findings and reaching a wider audience. Formats may include digital stories, podcasts, dashboards, and presentations at internal/external online and in-person events (e.g., webinars and expert panels).

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Background Investigations security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field such as business administration, finance, economics, public policy, or data analysis.

• At least 3 years of professional experience in planning and conducting market or business analysis using both quantitative and qualitative methods, including data analysis, to develop public-facing reports.

• Ability to think strategically by analyzing complex issues, anticipating risks and opportunities, and connecting data to broader trends, identifying implications for decisionmakers, and shaping recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative data analysis using various methodologies to identify market trends and benchmark industry practices, generate findings, and support evidence-based conclusions.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience producing reports that meet rigorous quality standards and are tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas clearly to internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability in managing shifting priorities and contributing to a team-oriented culture.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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

You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement EX-26-142B-13008198-PC, by closing date 07/31/2026.

1. 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.

2. 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. WRITING SAMPLE. Upload at least one writing sample that demonstrates your ability to conduct financial, economic, or business analysis and use that information to prepare high-quality written deliverables. (Required. Upload and save as "Writing Sample" document.)

4. COVER LETTER. (Required. Upload and save as "Cover Letter" document.)

5. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
(Required: Upload and save as "Transcript" 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 (https://www.opm.gov/forms/standard-forms/), 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."
• 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.)

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