Job Description
Management and Program Analyst, IS-0343-13
Application Deadline: 10 June 2026
Department: Office of Digital and Innovation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: $121,785 - $158,322 / year
OPEN DATE: May 27, 2026
CLOSING DATE: June 10, 2026 **This job will close once 200 applications are received which may be sooner than the closing date. **.
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Position sensitivity and risk
Open to all qualified applicants
What are Trust Fund Positions?
Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).
Conditions of Employment
- Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
- Complete a Probationary Period.
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
- The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
- Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
This position is located within the Smithsonian Institution (SI) Office of Digital and Innovation (ODI). Smithsonian Institution (SI) is embarking on Institution-wide digital transformation led by ODI, to become a digitally empowered Institution that builds purposeful connections between the knowledge we share and the people we serve, inviting every household, classroom, and community around the globe on a lasting journey to explore, learn, and find meaning together.
This position is part of the Chief Data Office (CDO) responsible for delivering data-informed, actionable insights that support Smithsonian’s digital transformation and the advancement of Smithsonian’s business and organizational goals using data and analytics.
The incumbent serves as a Management and Program Analyst within ODI. Supports the delivery of data-informed, actionable insights to support leadership in achieving Institutional goals while also fostering a data- informed culture across SI.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates across the institution to conduct data-driven analytic initiatives to provide insight into Smithsonian operations and audiences and to develop recommendations for decision-makers.
- Executes data collection initiatives to unlock insights into Smithsonian audiences, operations, and workforce.
- Utilizes software applications (e.g., AWS, Tableau, Excel, PowerBI) to organize data, graphs, charts, and tables to communicate the underlying data information visually, highlight areas of concern, establish trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Develops data visualizations and reports to communicate context, findings, and recommendations.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Broad skill and ability to use software programs (e.g., AWS, Tableau, Excel, PowerBI) to create and update complex databases and to prepare analytic materials.
- Extensive knowledge of a variety of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and of management processes and systems.
- Comprehensive skill in project management, preparing and delivering reports, and making recommendations to management.
- Ability to independently plan, organize and direct team projects and to influence management to support and implement recommendations.
- Ability to communicate verbally or written technical information and presentation for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to highlight important concepts with the use of charts, tables, and illustrations.
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
Any false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins.
Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."
Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
Relocation expenses are not paid.
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact
OHRTrustBranch@si.edu Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more, please review the Smithsonian’s
Accommodation ProceduresThe Smithsonian Institution is an
Equal Opportunity Employer We believe that a workforce comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds support and enhance our daily work life and contribute to the richness of our exhibitions and programs. See Smithsonian EEO program information:
https://www.si.edu/oeesd
