Senior Administrative Officer, Budget & Operations (Remote)

Smithsonian Institution; Landover (MD); Remote; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Maryland seeks a Supervisory Administrative Officer to lead administrative staff, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with policies across the organization.

In this full-time, permanent role based in the Office of Facilities Management and Reliability, you will supervise staff, manage budget cycles, coordinate procurement, and prepare briefing materials for senior leadership, contributing to Smithsonian's mission and operations.

Qualifications

• There is no education substitution at this level.

Responsibilities

• Direct administrative staff assignments and uphold operational standards.
• 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.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, briefing materials, decision papers, and status reports for senior leadership, ensuring materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution in Maryland seeks a Supervisory Administrative Officer to lead administrative staff, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with policies across the organization.

In this full-time, permanent role based in the Office of Facilities Management and Reliability, you will supervise staff, manage budget cycles, coordinate procurement, and prepare briefing materials for senior leadership, contributing to Smithsonian's mission and operations.