Program Manager

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 Office of Finance and Accounting (OF&A) under the Office of the Under Secretary for Finance and Administration (OUSFA). Learn more about this agency Duties The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and governance in managing the institutions Enterprise Risk Management and audit findings along with its integration with operations and decision making at all levels of the Smithsonian:   Manage the Smithsonian’s Integrated Risk Management (IRM)/ Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, strategy and development to identify, assess, prioritize and mitigate risks that could have a major impact on the organization’s ability to operate. Manage and execute ERM governance activities with Regent presentations, ERC, ERMAC and Risk Champions to inform and update risk profile, risk assessments, risk appetite and resource challenges. Manage, track, and report on SI audit findings across the Smithsonian.  Manage governance activities with Regents and Under Secretary meetings and presentations.  Serve as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) liaison coordinating required actions and timely responses. Support the integration and alignment of ERM program with insurance and internal controls programs for risk management. 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 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 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as developing and formalizing program governance through the establishment of policies and procedures; monitoring and analyzing risks across organizational units; providing guidance and fostering collaboration as appropriate; escalating issues when necessary; and implementing an annual risk assessment process that identifies, evaluates, and ensures effective management of all risk categories.  Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual 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). 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 Please put down the Basic Education Requirements (if there are any). Additional information This position is not included in the bargaining unit. 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. ATTENTION: Due to the large number of qualified applicants for positions of this type, this job announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either: (A) The closing date listed above or (B) The date that 75 applications are received; whichever occurs first. If the announcement closes on the date that 75 applications are received, all applications submitted by 11:59pm that day will be given consideration, including those in excess of 75. 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 The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description. 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