Senior Advisor

Summary The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free. Learn more about this agency Duties The Deputy Director’s (DD) at the National Gallery of Art priorities and management activities, including liaising with DD department heads, supporting the formulation of goals and tracking systems and facilitating communication with other divisions. Duties for this position include; Defines and aligns program goals with Gallery-wide strategic priorities. Develops short- and long-term plans to achieve measurable strategic outcomes. Leads comprehensive program evaluations and administers management reporting systems to support executive decision-making. Leads the full lifecycle of DD projects. Develops project documentation and coordinates stakeholder approvals. Applies project management best practices to control scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk. Tracks key performance indicators and implements quality assurance processes. Acts as DD representative cross-Gallery working groups. Builds and sustains collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. Represents the agency in professional associations, contributing to policy discussions and knowledge exchange. Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities and personnel management. Provides direction and supervision to DD staff during periods of leadership transition. Requirements Conditions of employment This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation 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 viewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Qualifications Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service or private sector a) Leading and integrating complex management and communication systems to support organizational business needs, including analyzing large, diverse datasets; identifying risks and conflicts; and producing high-level reports, briefings, and executive correspondence for senior leadership. b) Applying advanced program and project management principles to oversee multi-dimensional initiatives, including strategic planning, lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational process improvement, while delivering mission-critical outcomes in ambiguous or high-visibility environments. AND c) Coordinating across organizational units and executive leadership, utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills to resolve challenges, align priorities, and support decision-making, while serving as a liaison on personnel, budget, and administrative matters. Education This position does not have an education requirement.  Additional information The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunityMore than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/reasonable-accommodationVeterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veteransSelective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibilityrequirements visit the following websites: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Reasonable Accommodation Requests: The National Gallery of Art provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact person listed in this announcement.  Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.aspLeave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.aspLife Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.aspLong Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.comRetirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/ Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.