Program Manager

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, located within the National Museum of American History (OBRES) for facilities planning and operations, seeks an experienced facilities professional. The role emphasizes maintaining, securing, and upgrading complex museum facilities, aligned with strategic priorities.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in planning and managing large-scale projects, policy development, and advising senior leadership to ensure sustainable operations of

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service.
• Experience planning and managing maintenance, life safety, security, sustainability, and space management for a museum or similarly complex organization.
• Experience leading major facilities renovation, construction, or infrastructure improvement projects and advising senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies, standards, and management strategies for facilities and operations.
• Lead facilities renovation or infrastructure projects and coordinate across stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on facilities and operational matters to ensure long-term sustainability.

Job description

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 Facilities Planning and Operations, Office of Building Renovation and Exhibition Services (OBRES), National Museum of American History (NMAH), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI).

More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined executing comprehensive facilities planning and operations programs for a museum, cultural institution, or similarly complex organization, including developing and implementing policies, standards, and management strategies for maintenance, life safety, security, sustainability, emergency preparedness, space management, and logistics; leading major facilities renovation, construction, or infrastructure improvement projects; advising senior leadership on facilities and operational matters; and ensuring the effective stewardship, functionality, and long‑term sustainability of facilities and infrastructure.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part‑time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.