Senior Administrative Officer — Budget & Operations

Smithsonian; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Gardens seeks an Administrative Officer to lead administrative operations in Washington, DC. The role reports to the Director and SG Leadership, coordinating budget, HR, procurement, and daily operations for a Trust Fund position.

Responsibilities include directing budget formulation, managing personnel and procurement, and ensuring compliant, efficient service delivery across SG programs. This full-time, indefinite appointment supports Smithsonian Gardens’ mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least seven years of progressively responsible experience managing administrative operations.
• Master's degree in public administration, business administration, human resources management, organizational leadership, or related field preferred.
• Experience managing administrative operations within a museum, cultural, educational, research, nonprofit, governmental, or similarly complex organization is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Acts as principal advisor to management on administrative operations and sensitive matters.
• Directs budget, HR, procurement, facilities management, safety, and related functions.
• Oversees recruitment, workforce planning, and personnel management.
• Coordinates across SG to identify workflow gaps and implement improvements.
• Represents SG in internal and external meetings and drives strategic administrative initiatives.

Skills

Budgeting

Administration

Personnel management

Procurement

Facilities management

Supervisory duties

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Smithsonian Gardens seeks an Administrative Officer to lead administrative operations in Washington, DC. The role reports to the Director and SG Leadership, coordinating budget, HR, procurement, and daily operations for a Trust Fund position.

Responsibilities include directing budget formulation, managing personnel and procurement, and ensuring compliant, efficient service delivery across SG programs. This full-time, indefinite appointment supports Smithsonian Gardens’ mission.