Assistant Director (Finance)

Smithsonian Institution • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Assistant Director (Finance) is responsible for the financial administration of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). The position is in the Financial Planning Office, Office of the Director, Office of the Senior Advisor, NMAI, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture. It oversees financial administration for an annual federal budget of more than $30 million and a Trust fund budget exceeding $13 million. The work includes long-range planning and budgeting for the Museum’s three sites and outreach activities, as well as financial programs supporting the Museum’s mission and service to Native organizations and individuals.

The Assistant Director plans and carries out financial management and operational studies for an evolving Museum program, and develops options and recommendations for senior management based on reviews, surveys, fact-finding, organizational structures and relationships, resources, and program priorities. The position prepares submissions for the formulation, justification, and execution of annual and multi-year Federal and Trust budgets. It also serves as liaison with the Smithsonian Institution Office of the Treasurer regarding matters such as debt repayment schedules and financial support needs for special projects, programs, and capital improvements at the Museum’s three locations.

The role supervises, manages, and oversees staff responsible for financial recordkeeping, process implementation, and oversight. The position is at the GS-14 level and requires specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in Federal service. A one-year probationary period may be required for supervisors. Recruitment incentives may be authorized, subject to approval and availability.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service.
• Experience supervising or leading a financial unit or team.
• Experience preparing submissions related to formulating, justifying, and executing multi-year Federal budgets.
• Experience developing reports of compliance, reconciliation, and stewardship on Trust accounts funded through grants, gifts, endowments, and revenue-generating business initiatives.
• Experience providing financial guidance to senior staff on administration of program budgets and spend plans.
• Qualification requirements, including one year of time-in-grade at the next lower grade for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and describe actual experience relevant to the position.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period for supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and oversee staff responsible for financial recordkeeping, process implementation, and oversight of the Museum’s Federal and Trust budgets.
• Manage, direct, and implement financial programs in support of the Museum’s mission, including long-range planning and budgeting for three sites and outreach activities.
• Plan and conduct financial management and operational studies addressing the needs of the Museum’s evolving programs.
• Develop options and recommendations for senior management based on reviews, surveys, fact-finding, organizational structures and relationships, available resources, and programmatic priorities.
• Prepare submissions to formulate, write, justify, and execute annual and multi-year Federal and Trust budgets.
• Serve as liaison with the Smithsonian Institution Office of the Treasurer regarding debt repayment schedules and status, and financial support needs for special projects, programs, and capital improvements.

Benefits

• Federal Government comprehensive benefits package, with information provided for Flexible Spending Accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and retirement program.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized, subject to approval and availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed