Management Support Specialist

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 within the Finance Office, Office of Museum Operations, National Museum of American History (NMAH), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI). Responsibilities The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the focal point for the effective use of purchase requests and service contracts within NMAH, and to provide administrative management support services in the areas of purchasing and record keeping. In this position, you will: Process NMAH purchase requests for a variety of goods and services, including office supplies, lodging for invitational travelers, performers, honoraria, conferences, lecturers, conservation and exhibition supplies and exhibition fabrication. Work with the requestor, assure that purchase card transactions are appropriate and documented; competition is conducted and doc...