Supervisory Program Manager (Associate Director, Planning & Program Management Division)

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, located in the Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC) in Washington, DC, seeks a leader for planning, budgeting, and oversight of major Design and Construction programs. The role emphasizes governance, policy development, and coordination of architects and engineers across a portfolio of projects with high public impact.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and managing complex capital programs, and will

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service.
• Experience planning, programming, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and execution of multiple concurrent Design and Construction projects.
• Experience developing and implementing Design and Construction program policies, governance frameworks, and management controls.
• Experience leading professional staff of Architects and Engineers and advising senior leadership on programmatic, financial, and organizational matters.
• Experience managing a capital improvement program or portfolio with an annual value of approximately $175 million or greater.

Responsibilities

• Plan, program, budget, forecast, and execute multiple concurrent Design and Construction projects across Smithsonian facilities.
• Advise senior leadership on programmatic, financial, and organizational matters related to the capital improvement program.

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 in the Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC). OPDC is responsible for the Smithsonian's physical infrastructure, which comprises over 700 buildings, other structures and leased spaces many which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year.

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. For this position specialized experience is defined as planning, programming, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and execution of multiple concurrent projects related to Design and Construction; developing and implementing Design and Construction program policies, governance frameworks, and management controls; leading professional staff of Architects and Engineers; and advising senior leadership on programmatic, financial, and organizational matters. Experience must also include leading, managing, and integrating a capital improvement program or portfolio consisting of multiple concurrent Design and Construction projects with an aggregate annual value of approximately $175 million or greater.
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.

Important Note:

Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.