Program Manager

Program Manager

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: 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 Finance and Accounting (OF&A) under the Office of the Under Secretary for Finance and Administration (OUSFA).

Major Duties:

• The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and governance in managing the institutions Enterprise Risk Management and audit findings along with its integration with operations and decision making at all levels of the Smithsonian: Manage the Smithsonian's Integrated Risk Management (IRM)/ Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, strategy and development to identify, assess, prioritize and mitigate risks that could have a major impact on the organization's ability to operate. Manage and execute ERM governance activities with Regent presentations, ERC, ERMAC and Risk Champions to inform and update risk profile, risk assessments, risk appetite and resource challenges. Manage, track, and report on SI audit findings across the Smithsonian. Manage governance activities with Regents and Under Secretary meetings and presentations. Serve as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) liaison coordinating required actions and timely responses. Support the integration and alignment of ERM program with insurance and internal controls programs for risk management.

Qualifications: 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 as developing and formalizing program governance through the establishment of policies and procedures; monitoring and analyzing risks across organizational units; providing guidance and fostering collaboration as appropriate; escalating issues when necessary; and implementing an annual risk assessment process that identifies, evaluates, and ensures effective management of all risk categories. 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.

How to Apply: Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note: You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you). Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages. You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process. The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07