About The Position

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 of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year. The Supervisory Program Manager provides executive leadership, direction, and integration for the Institution’s Facility Capital Program (FCP), a complex, multi-year portfolio of capital planning, design, and construction initiatives affecting all Smithsonian museums, research facilities, and support infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
  • May need to complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
  • Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

  • Establish program priorities and ensure that scope, schedule, cost, and performance are aligned with institutional objectives, mission priorities, and external requirements.
  • Identify risks, variances, and program slippages; evaluates program performance and takes corrective action to ensure effective execution of the Facility Capital Program.
  • Lead program-level financial management, capital programming, resource allocation, budget formulation, forecasting, and performance tracking.
  • Advise senior leadership and represent OPDC with Smithsonian executives, unit directors, Federal oversight organizations, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
  • Direct and supervise a multidisciplinary staff of program managers, analysts, and support personnel.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness, efficiency, quality, workload, and resource utilization.

Benefits

  • vacation and sick leave
  • holidays
  • health/life insurance
  • accident insurance
  • excellent retirement program options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Insurance
  • Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Retirement Program
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