Job: Chief Information Officer: Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Smithsonian American Art Museum seeks a Chief Information Officer to manage the long-range planning, direction and implementation of the Museum's digital information strategy. This is a full-time permanent GS-13/14 federal position requiring US Citizenship, with starting salary from $89,033 to $136,771.

The American Art Museum is the nation's museum devoted to American art and artists. Among its primary assets are collections of 42,000 artworks in all media spanning more than three centuries, databases of research information, audio and video recordings, archival photographs, digital images, and other forms of new media. The Museum is considered a leader among museums in its rich research resources, development of information resources, and use of technology. The Museum's mission contains a strong focus on education and public outreach in the humanities. A successful digital information strategy will maximize Museum assets in service of core educational and outreach programs. The position reports to the Deputy Director.

Incumbent is responsible for the development, continuous evaluation and refinement of a cohesive, forward-looking strategy for online, new media, social media, and various digital technology platforms in support of the Museum's programs and operations.

• Researches emerging trends and identifies opportunities for the Museum to extend its programs and enhance its mission through technology.
•  Advises on new web technologies, new media products, and ways to build and extend the Museum brand into a virtual and physical environment.
• Advises on the technical architecture, standards, and tools required to manage the Museum's digital assets. Seeks and leverages a wide network of external contacts and partnerships to advise and assist the Museum.
• Oversees staff and operations of the Information and New Media Office, implementing technology strategy and leading the Museum's digital initiatives. Collaborates with Museum offices to determine future trends, ensure effective use of resources and maximize impact through integrated digital information systems.
• Supervises a staff of six or more programming, new media, and technical support staff plus contractors as required.
• Responsible for the office budget, including review and cost/benefit analysis of all office programs. Serves as Contracting Representative for technology projects, drafting the scope of work, monitoring contractors' performance, and ensuring successful completion and payment for work.
• Supports management in fundraising for the office and its programs. Writes grant proposals, letters of solicitation, acknowledgments and support documentation. Meets with corporate and foundation representatives to explain programs.

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