Director, Software, Platforms, Finance and Administration.

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Director of Software, Platforms, Finance and Administration to lead mission-critical enterprise software efforts within the OCIO. The role will set governance, manage lifecycle decisions and align software strategy with architecture, cybersecurity and procurement across the organization.

The position directs a portfolio of platforms, oversees licensing and vendor relations, and leads staff and contractors while advising senior leadership on financial and

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce Institution-wide policies, standards and governance for software platforms.
• Serve as final technical and managerial authority for software lifecycle decisions.
• Develop institutional guidance and integrate software governance with architecture, cybersecurity, procurement and controls.
• Direct a portfolio of enterprise software platforms; oversee licensing, vendor relationships and cost optimization.
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments and resolve high-impact cross-organizational issues.
• Direct, monitor and evaluate staff and contractors; set performance standards and resolve issues.

Job description

Director, Software, Platforms, Finance and Administration.

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located organizationally in Software, Platforms, Finance and Administration, Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Under Secretary for Finance and Administration, Smithsonian Institution (SI).

Key Responsibilities

The Supervisory Information Technology Specialist is responsible for providing strategic, managerial and policy leadership for mission critical enterprise software platforms that enable research, facilities, collections management, capital programs, financial administration and public facing digital services.

In this position, you will: Establish and enforce Institution-wide policies, standards and governance frameworks for enterprise and specialized software platforms; serve as final technical and managerial authority for software lifecycle decisions; develop institutional guidance and integrate software governance with architecture, cybersecurity, procurement, capital planning and internal controls.

Direct a portfolio of mission-critical enterprise software platforms; oversee licensing strategies, vendor relationships, entitlement compliance and cost optimization; conduct enterprise risk assessments and resolve high-impact cross-organizational issues.

Direct, monitor and evaluate staff and contractor; develop technical requirements and contractor documents; provide guidance on work and administrative matters; recommend personnel actions; resolve conflicts; develop performance standards; addresses employee issues and recognize performance.

Serve as principal advisor to senior leadership; represent the organization in governance bodies and executive working groups; advise on business, financial, compliance and risk implications of software investments; engage vendors, oversight bodies and external partners to negotiate solutions to complex, high-risk issues.

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/

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 $169279 – $197200/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 2026-09-25.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.