Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This Direct Hire position is located in Office of Digital Technology (ODT). The Smithsonian institution is embarking on an Institutional-wide digital transformation led by the Office of Digital Transformation to become a digitally empowered Institution that builds purposeful connections between the knowledge we share and the people we serve. Responsibilities The Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Data Management) this position will be responsible for delivering enterprise tools and data-informed, actionable insights that support the Smithsonian's digital transformation and the advancement of Smithsonian's business, research, and organizational goals using data, analytics and advanced computing. The position plays a key role in establishing and championing an organizational culture of effective data management and data-informed decision making. In this position, you will: Direct and oversee the development and implementation of a wide range of data-gathering efforts and comprehensive data studies, including developing analyses and digital products that produce data-informed, actionable insights to support leadership in making strategic and tactical decisions that further organizational goals. Direct and coordinate product management, to include specific user-centered design, data collection, analysis, modeling, and development activities to deliver data-driven insights and advanced analysis to the institution. Plan, organize, direct, supervise, and manage the personnel and activities of an interdisciplinary team. 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 Must be a United States Citizen A one-year probationary period may be required Conditions of Employment More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system related to the work of this position. For this position specialized experience is defined as: Experience developing and/or implementing a business intelligence and/or advanced analytics program within a complex organization Advising senior leadership on data and evidence-based decision making to support organizational goals, the development of customer facing services, and application of advanced analytics and emerging technologies Developing and assigning data related roles and responsibilities and promoting employee development in data skills and analysis Experience overseeing the full product lifecycle for data management, analytics, and/or advanced computing platforms, including strategy development, tool selection, launch, modernization, and eventual sunsetting In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to the duties 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. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement at the GS-15 grade level. Additional Information This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Click the following link for more information on Direct Hire: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ 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.