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 Office of Digital and Innovation (ODI), Office of the Deputy Secretary, Smithsonian Institution (SI). ODI works centrally and within SI units to unlock the full potential of our collections and resources, better understand and serve our audiences, and pioneer innovative approaches to accelerate and scale our impact.
The Information Technology Specialist (Database Administrator) serves as a senior database administrator and technical expert for maintaining and enhancing SI's Art Collection Information System (ArtCIS) and related systems, providing advanced database programming, integration support, system customization, and coordination with SI museums and research institutes.
In this position, you will: Serve as a senior technical resource and database administrator for The Museum System (TMS). Provide in-depth technical direction and database programming of a complex nature for the selection, procurement, design, development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement of advanced technology application information system projects.
Conduct technical evaluation studies to support the analysis of specific issues related to the collections information system. Provide project oversight and coordination for complex technical initiatives. Represent SI to professional, governmental and industry organizations in the area of IT and collections information systems.
There are no education requirements for this position.
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/
This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
Yes, this position is fully remote.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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