This position is in the Community Applications and Archives Support Department, Office of Digital and Innovation, a central department at the Smithsonian that works closely with SI museums and research centers.
MLIS not required. GS-12, Salary Range: $102,415 - $133,142 per year.
The position is focused on working with metadata and archival systems, primarily ArchivesSpace, so experience with that application (especially the API) is a plus. The job ad is brief, but the opportunities and potential projects are expansive.
USAJOBS - Job Announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/881783800.
Briefly, the successful applicant will:
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Collect and design new system requirements and design and manage databases with a focus on Archives and Libraries collection management systems.
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Perform process analysis, define requirements, promote quality assurance, and assist with the development and documentation of fully automated archival workflows and systems.
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Perform analysis on data mapping from multiple data sources, program and implement data transformation for multiple data types including XML and JSON-LD, review data quality, and make recommendations for improvement.
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Provide project support in accordance with appropriate project management (PM) and system development life cycle management (LCM) principles; technical support in the selection, procurement, design, implementation, system administration, maintenance, and/or enhancement of advanced technology application systems, and projects.
Please note that the job is open until September 8, 2026, but that it could close early if it reaches 150 applications before that time.
Questions about the department or position duties and projects? Contact Mark Custer, CusterM_at_si.edu<mailto:CusterM_at_si.edu>.
Questions about the application process, contact the HR Representative listed in the USAJOBS listing.
Keri Thompson
Research Data Management Spec.
ODI Digital Platforms Division, Smithsonian Institution
thompsonk_at_si.edu
Received on Tue Aug 25 2026 - 13:37:25 EDT