The Smithsonian Institution is recruiting an IT Specialist (PLCY/PLNG). Salary: $105,211-$155,500.
Here's an excerpt from the ad:
This position is located in Office of Chief Information Officer. The employee provides managing the Smithsonian digitization programs providing oversight of programs, leading the implementation of the pan-Institutional Digitalization Strategic Plan, and promotes digitization activities. . . .
- Leads development, implementation and ongoing assessment of an integrated, pan-Institutional Digitization Strategic Plan, and coordinates with units in the development of unit digitization plans that align with Plan.
- Oversees and coordinates the formation and work of technical working groups, developing core digital file and metadata standards for the various types of digital data to facilitate pan-Institutional access to Smithsonian collections and research. Supervises program office staff, and chairs the Digitization Program Advisory Committee.
- Provides leadership and direction to OCIO in defining the technical requirements of a Trusted Digital Repository and leadership and guidance to units in determining appropriate content and data content management plans.
- Provides expert advice to Smithsonian leadership, Smithsonian and unit senior management in the planning, prioritization, development, and execution of Institution-wide and unit-based program elements.
- Provides central, internal communication and coordination on matters of funding, training, contracts, internal networking tools, and pan-Institutional exchange of information regarding digitization efforts.
