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OPEN DATE: March 4, 2024
CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2024
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Moderate Risk/Non-Sensitive
Moderate Risk/Non-Sensitive
Open to all qualified applicants
What are Trust Fund Positions?
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 and 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 as low risk.
- 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.
OVERVIEW
Come join a dedicated and creative team at an exceptional time for the Smithsonian, an institution with a bold vision for the future: to build a better tomorrow for all. Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and the institution’s leadership are launching a campaign to support this vision. The Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Futurewill secure funds for all Smithsonian museums and centers as the institution reimagines its mission to find solutions for collective challenges in a rapidly changing world. The campaign will provide a foundation for critical research to ensure people and nature thrive together, build unparalleled education programs with families and partners, collect the world’s most precious objects, document the present while reflecting on the past, and reimagine the visitor experience both in-person and online. We are bringing the Smithsonian off the National Mall and across the country through dynamic programming and affiliate partnerships, creating access for all. The Smithsonian is also developing two new museums—the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum. These museums will share the experiences and perspectives of Latinos and women across history and deepen our shared understanding of what it means to be American.
The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central advancement organization for the Institution. In addition to raising significant support for a variety of Smithsonian initiatives, the Office of Advancement provides support services to advancement offices across the Institution. The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyzes financial activities and monitors the execution of the approved operating budget, including cost center operations.
- Exercises budget controls through the review and approval of the obligation and expenditure of funds for management and administrative purposes.
- Performs a variety of unique analytical and technical assignments for the purpose of reviewing, controlling, monitoring, and projecting the financial status in the various appropriated and non-appropriated accounts.
- Maintains current and prior year funding statistics for projection purposes.
- Performs a wide range of analytical and administrative duties supporting the formulation and execution of the appropriated funds.
- Participates in the development of narrative and justifications supporting budget requests.
- Tracks status of commitments, obligations, and expenditures for all accounts to ensures purchases are within established guidelines, and available funds are not exceeded.
- Provides periodic financial reports showing current and projected financial status for Trust accounts. Advises on current projections to assure proper utilization of funds.
- Serves as key member of the OA procurement team. Serves as OA property officer. Prepares and distributes inventory reports. Conducts physical inventory of tagged assets.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of all phases of the Federal budget process including policies, processes, procedures, requirements, and regulations, which govern budgeting and financial management activities in Smithsonian Institution. Knowledge of non-profit accounting and financial management.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply complex accounting and financial reporting techniques, requirements, and methods for cost analysis and control to develop budgetary plans, policies, and guidance and to adjust the budget.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct major financial reviews; to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze data; to draw appropriate conclusions; and to prepare recommendations in a format that facilitates management review. Knowledge of automated accounting or financial systems and software programs, including the ability to use a computer for financial analysis and database management and to produce reports.
- Knowledge of standard accounting and financial principles that are used to analyze financial data and to prepare budgets, documentation, and reports.
- Ability to verbally communicate budgetary and financial data and program requirements and objectives in a clear, precise manner to a variety of audiences; and to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, senior officials, and other OA and SI personnel.
- Ability to prepare written materials, such as budgetary and financial plans, analyses, justifications, and reports in a format that meets project guidelines and requirements.
Applicants who wish to qualify based on education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
Any false statement in your application may result in your application being rejected and may also result in termination after employment begins.
Application Instructions
The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery." Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter by March 15, 2024. Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week. Relocation expenses are not paid.
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact oastaffing@si.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more, please review the Smithsonian’s Accommodation Procedures.
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a workforce comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds support and enhance our daily work life and contribute to the richness of our exhibitions and programs. See Smithsonian EEO program information: www.si.edu/oeema
About Smithsonian Institution
Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities. There are 6,000 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at nearly 137 million.
