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Management Support Specialist
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 88 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $71K – $92K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a major bureau of the Smithsonian Institution responsible for the acquisition, curation, and preservation of collections of objects and specimens of natural history, which tells the history of the planet and a record of human interaction with the environment. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
What You'll Do
- →The Management Support Specialist will serve in a developmental role providing administrative management support to Departments, Programs, or Offices within the museum.
- →In this position, you will: Provide administrative and operational support to the Unit on research program activities.
- →Provide administrative and program support to the Unit Head by preparing reports and compiling data.
- →Arrange travel for staff, including preparing authorizations, itineraries, and vouchers using the Smithsonian travel system.
- →Provide support for procurement activities by assisting staff with required documentation and preparing purchase request packages.
- →Assist in the preparation of budgets, spending plans, and projections by compiling and organizing financial data.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
Benefits
- ★The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
Personality Fit
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