This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. As a Presidential Library Director, at one of the following libraries: Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library, William J Clinton Presidential Library, and Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Library, you will report to the Director for the Office of Presidential Libraries. Incumbent is responsible for leadership, policy and program development, program accountability, budget formulation and strategic planning for the library.
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
As a Presidential Library Director, you will:
- Plan and direct the programs and activities of the library, which contains the papers and collections of the President, including Presidential records for the period of his or her tenure; the papers of persons such as cabinet officers, heads of Federal agencies, members of Congress, political leaders, as well as national political organizations; selected records of federal agencies; a library of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and other printed materials; audiovisual materials including motion and still pictures, slides, sound recordings, and other such materials; and collections of artifacts and memorabilia all related to the President and his or her times.
- Set policy for the operation of the Library's archives and artifacts, encourage use of materials and care and conservation of the collection.
- Direct the development and implementation of public and educational programs relevant to the mission of the library, including digital or partner-based exhibits, multi-media productions, learning and teaching materials and experiences, public presentations, workshops, symposia, conferences and seminars, observances and other special events - all designed to promote civic literacy, increase knowledge of and connection to history, and establish historical context/relevance to current issues.
- Maintain liaison and develop cooperative working relationships with academic, cultural and non-profit organizations to develop joint programs related to the holdings of the library.
- Maintain close working relationship with the former President's family and serves as primary NARA interface with the Foundation and/or Institute.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
- Must complete a 1-year SL probationary period, unless previously completed.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- Must complete a SL Personnel Financial Disclosure Report annually.
Key Requirements:
- Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
- Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
- Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Mandatory Qualifications Requirements: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your 2-page resume. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence you may not receive consideration for the position. Experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-15 level in the Federal Service.
Note: We no longer accept separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs). Technical Qualifications (TQs) must be demonstrated within your 2-page resume.
Technical Qualifications (TQs). TQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the TQs below:
- TQ 1: Demonstrated experience developing cooperative working relationships with external stakeholders, including private support organizations, the academic community, and professional and cultural organizations, to further the mission of your organization.
- TQ 2: Demonstrated experience directing a historical, archival, cultural, museum, or educational institution.
- TQ 3: Demonstrated experience in providing leadership, policy development, program accountability, budget formulation, and strategic planning for an organization.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Archives and Records Administration.
- Veterans' preference is not applicable.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- We offer opportunities for telework per agency policy.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates, subject to budget availability and agency approval.
- This position is an excepted service Senior Level (SL) appointment within the Federal Government and serves at the pleasure of the Archivist of the United States.
- This announcement is filling three positions for the following libraries listed below:
- one position for Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum
- one position for the William J. Clinton Library and Museum
- one position for the Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
1. Initial Review: Your application will first be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for this position.
2. Qualification Assessment: Applicants who meet these requirements will be evaluated by a preliminary rating panel to determine which candidates advance to the final evaluation stage. This assessment will focus on the Technical Qualifications (TQs) identified in this Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, TQs must be fully addressed within your two-page resume; separate narrative statements will not be accepted.
3.Structured Interviews: Applicants who advance will participate in a structured interview panel that evaluates applicants against the TQs. Following completion of the structured interviews, the rating panel will identify the best-qualified candidates for certification.
4. Referral and Selection: If you are among the top-qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible additional interviews.
All applicants will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives on the following documents to determine the degree to which they possess the qualifications:
1. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)
All applicants must address how their knowledge and experience relates to the TQs noted in the "Qualifications" section above.
Your Technical Qualifications (TQs) should be addressed in your resume; resume should not exceed 2-pages.
2. RESUME - All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications related to the TQs for this position. (Cover letters are optional.). Please limit your résumé to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for qualifications and eligibility determination in whether or not the minimum qualifications for the position have been met. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications related to the TQs for this position. Please view résumé tips.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTATION:
For current Federal employees: You are encouraged to submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your current tenure, position title, series, grade level and pay.
Veterans Preference Documentation: If you are claiming veterans preference, please visit the website for veterans hiring paths located at https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation such as a DD-214, VA letter showing disability.
Performance Appraisal/Review/Evaluation, Etc: All applicants
may submit their most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months from the closing date of the vacancy announcement), which identifies your official rating of record (must be at least "Fully Successful") and is signed by the supervisor.
The National Archives and Records Administration has partnered with the Department of Treasury to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Treasury's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
The National Archives and Records Administration provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click
Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
To preview the questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12976688
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Once the online application is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Accepting applications
Posted this month · Apply in 2 days
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 9, 2026
Location
Little Rock, AR
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$151,661 - $209,600 per year
Pay scale & grade
SL 00
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12976688-26-JB-SL
