Depends on your unit - Senior Program Manager Smithsonian Employee Review

3.0
Sep 25, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

It depends a lot on your unit and whether or not you are federal or trust as to whether you'll have a good or bad experience.

Cons

Understaffed, incredibly difficult to do anything within the federal syste,

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great mission. Strong benefits including health insurance and 403b contribution. Many people stick around for 5, 10, 15+ years.

Cons

Things are sometimes slow due to bureaucracy.

4.0
Jun 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There is a strong community and network in museum and natural science collections and support.

Cons

Working conditions have a standard of museum environment settings, not ideal for those that desire to be outside all day.

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