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 Registrar and Conservation Offices, Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), Undersecretary for Museums and Culture. SAAM shares the stories of our nation through American art and craft to inspire reflection, spark dialogue, and build connections. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
The Management Support Specialist responsible for a wide variety of functions in support of the department staff and Office Head, which includes but is not limited to financial tracking &processing, procurement, purchase card transactions, arranging travel for staff, managing the safety & security of team members, assisting with outgoing loans, administering programs,handling personnel onboarding; and other general administrative tasks.
In this position, you will: Analyze office procurement requests such as contract specifications, statements of work,requests for proposals, or bid summaries. Participate and support in collection care activities within the scope of the department,including support of department activities, such as Outgoing Loans, Exhibitions, and Public Programs.
Assist in and/or prepares travel arrangements (hotel bookings, transportation tickets, rental cars); and reviews all travel requisitions to ensure compliance with policy and deadlines for approval and reimbursement. Serve as primary administrative support for the department with duties that include but are not limited to: timekeeping; administrative record keeping/archiving; office communications.
APPLICATION LIMIT STATEMENT: ATTENTION: Due to the large number of qualified applicants for positions of this type, this job announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either: (A) The closing date listed above or (B) The date that 350 applications are received; whichever occurs first. If the announcement closes on the date that 350 applications are received, all applications submitted by 11:59pm that day will be given consideration, including those in excess of 350.
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure their applications are submitted before the announcement closes. We will not consider applications which are late due to the announcement closing once the above number of applications is reached.
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The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. 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 $70623 – $91814/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-19.
This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
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