The Smithsonian Institution

OPEN DATE: May 27, 2026

CLOSING DATE: June 10, 2026 **This job will close once 200 applications are received which may be sooner than the closing date. **.

POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite

SCHEDULE: Full Time

DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Open to all qualified applicants

What are Trust Fund Positions?

Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
• Complete a Probationary Period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OVERVIEW

This position is located within the Smithsonian Institution (SI) Office of Digital and Innovation (ODI). Smithsonian Institution (SI) is embarking on Institution-wide digital transformation led by ODI, to become a digitally empowered Institution that builds purposeful connections between the knowledge we share and the people we serve, inviting every household, classroom, and community around the globe on a lasting journey to explore, learn, and find meaning together.

This position is part of the Chief Data Office (CDO) responsible for delivering data-informed, actionable insights that support Smithsonian’s digital transformation and the advancement of Smithsonian’s business and organizational goals using data and analytics.

The incumbent serves as a Management and Program Analyst within ODI. Supports the delivery of data-informed, actionable insights to support leadership in achieving Institutional goals while also fostering a data- informed culture across SI.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates across the institution to conduct data-driven analytic initiatives to provide insight into Smithsonian operations and audiences and to develop recommendations for decision-makers.
• Executes data collection initiatives to unlock insights into Smithsonian audiences, operations, and workforce.
• Utilizes software applications (e.g., AWS, Tableau, Excel, PowerBI) to organize data, graphs, charts, and tables to communicate the underlying data information visually, highlight areas of concern, establish trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Develops data visualizations and reports to communicate context, findings, and recommendations.