Digital Imaging Specialist

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations Location: Washington, District of Columbia 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 National Museum of African Art (NMAfA), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI). Key Responsibilities The Digital Imaging Specialist leads the integration of digital imaging operations within digital collections workflows. This position applies advanced professional expertise in cultural heritage imaging, workflow analysis, metadata coordination, quality assurance, digital asset lifecycle management, and enterprise systems integration. The specialist develops and implements sustainable, scalable workflows that enhance operational consistency, improve efficiency, support access and preservation objectives, and strengthen the long-term stewardship of digital collections. In this position, you will: Serve as the Museum lead technical specialist for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating digital imaging activities in support of collections, archives, and public access. Provide specialized professional digital imaging services for museum and archival collections that require individualized technical approaches based on format, condition, preservation needs, intended use, and institutional standards. Analyze, develop, document, implement, and improve digital imaging processes that support efficient digital collections workflows throughout the Museum. Serve as the Museum lead point of contact for digital imaging workflows, technical documentation, digital asset lifecycle management, and related operational issues affecting collections stewardship. Develop and deliver technical guidance, training, and user-oriented documentation supporting consistent implementation of digital imaging and digital collections workflows throughout the Museum. 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 for a complete description. Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Insurance - Leave - Life Insurance - Long Term Care Insurance - Retirement Program - Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr. Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Confidential security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-08. What is the work schedule? This is a Full-Time, Permanent position. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path. Related Searches Digital Imaging Specialist, Digital Imaging Specialist jobs, Digital Imaging Specialist careers, apply Digital Imaging Specialist, Digital Imaging Specialist in Washington, Digital Imaging Specialist jobs Washington, Digital Imaging Specialist in District of Columbia, Digital Imaging Specialist jobs District of Columbia, jobs in Washington, careers in Washington, jobs in District of Columbia, federal jobs in District of Columbia, government jobs District of Columbia, jobs near Washington, District of Columbia, Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Institution jobs, Smithsonian Institution careers, Smithsonian Institution Washington, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations jobs, General Arts And Information, General Arts And Information jobs, USAJOBS General Arts And Information, fed internal search jobs, Full-Time, Permanent jobs Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government #J-18808-Ljbffr