Information Technology Specialist (Data Management)

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 Office of Digital and Innovation (ODI), Office of the Deputy Secretary, Smithsonian Institution (SI). ODI works centrally and within SI units to unlock the full potential of our collections and resources, better understand and serve our audiences, and pioneer innovative approaches to accelerate and scale our impact.

The Infomation Technology Specialist (Data Management) serves as a senior database administrator and technical expert for maintaining and enhancing The Museum System (TMS) and related tools, providing advanced database programming, integration support, system customization, and coordination with SI museums and research institutes. In this position, you will: Serve as a senior technical resource and database administrator for The Museum System (TMS). Provide in-depth technical direction and database programming of a complex nature for the selection, procurement, design, development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement of advanced technology application information system projects. Conduct technical evaluation studies to support the analysis of specific issues related to the application of collections system. Provide project oversight and coordination for complex technical initiatives. Represent SI to professional, governmental and industry organizations in the area of IT and collections information systems.

Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.