IT Specialist, IS-2210-11
Smithsonian Institution · Posted Nov 10, 2026
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- On-site
- Temporary
- $85K–$110K per year
- 1+ years
- Visa sponsorship
Information Technology Specialist supporting web development and scientific outreach for planetary defense initiatives at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Compensation
$84,579 - $109,959 / year
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web-based resources supporting planetary-defense coordination
- Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain responsive web applications and interfaces
- Develop web-based resources that facilitate organization, presentation, and exchange of information
- Translate scientific and operational requirements into effective web interfaces and digital workflows
- Ensure applications are reliable, maintainable, accessible, and usable
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or Engineering
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education