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 Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR), Under Secretary for Finance and Administration at the Smithsonian Institution (SI). Central Administrative Team, Museum Support Service Division (MSSD).
The Supervisory Administrative Officer is responsible for directing the administrative staff assignments and upholding operational standards. In this position, you will: Support the formulation, execution, and monitoring of federal and trust budgets by providing analytical, technical, and administrative expertise across all phases of the budget cycle.
Provide procurement support as a purchaser, ensuring all acquisition actions remain within established authority and comply with Smithsonian policies. Serve as the primary liaison with the OHR and FM Personnel Management Division, coordinating personnel actions and addressing staffing needs.
Exercise supervisory responsibility over assigned staff, including planning and organizing work to be accomplished, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for timely completion. Conduct research on administrative and operational issues, evaluate policy implications, and prepare well supported recommendations within established guidelines. Provide guidance on both technical and administrative matters.
Prepare high-quality correspondence, briefing materials, decision papers, and status reports for senior leadership, ensuring materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational priorities.
There is no education substitution at this level.
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 $102415 – $133142/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-15.
This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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