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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Smithsonian Institution
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $70623 – $91815/yr
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-11-04
• Application Deadline: 2026-11-12

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Job Summary

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management (OSHEM). More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Key Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant provides a variety of financial, procurement and clerical support services. The work encompasses financial management, budget administration, procurement and/or human resources functions. In this position, you will: Order a variety of goods and services using the agency's procurement system. Provide staff guidance and recommendations around new/established requirements, regulations and procedures related to administrative operations.

Prepare and track forms for billing, receiving, disbursing, and/or transferring funds. Follow up on transactions to ensure completion. Prepare, review, certify, and approve travel authorizations/vouchers in the travel system. Prepare or review outgoing correspondence for grammar, format and correctness.

Requirements & Education

There are no basic education requirements for this position.

Benefits

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.

Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Contact

BrownleeST@si.edu · 202-633-6409

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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