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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 National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI). NMAL connects with audiences as a national museum dedicated to enriching the appreciation of America's Latino heritage and empowering Latino American communities in their sense of inclusion in the national culture. Responsibilities The Project Manager manages multiple programs, special projects, and provides day-to-day coordination and management of project teams. Also, serves as contracting officer’s representative (COR) for contracts for supplies and services. In this position, you will: Manage national education and audience engagement programs that provide valuable knowledge to communities about preserving their heirlooms. Manage and monitor the execution of multiple, concurrent projects associated with exhibitions, assuring that commitments, obligations and deliverables meet the requirements of the museum, including those related to accessibility and agreements with outside stakeholders. Control project risks by identifying actual and potential problem areas, trends, deficiencies and areas of imbalance. Work closely and collaboratively with leadership and colleagues in educational, curatorial, communications, external affairs, and digital strategy to deliver mission related programs. Provide direction to contractors, program support positions, volunteers and interns. Tracks progress and quality of performance and decides on the acceptability, rejection or correction of work products or services. Support Assistant Director for Project Management with long- and short-term planning for special projects and programs. Plans and tracks cost and cash flow requirements across multiple sources of funding. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience managing complex projects in a museum setting or cultural institution; applying project management concepts, practices, and methodologies; performing planning; problem solving; estimating, performing cost analysis including tracking cost and cash flow; and reporting and forecasting for such projects. 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. Education There is no Basic Education Requirements. Additional Information This position is included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.