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Presidential Library Director

National Archives and Records Administration

Summary

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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this week · Apply by 07/09/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 9, 2026
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$151,661 - $209,600 per year
Pay scale & grade
SL 00
Promotion potential
00
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
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.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12976688-26-JB-SL
Control number
874172100

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

Duties

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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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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:
  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  2. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  3. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.

Qualifications

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • 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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

National Archives and Records Administration

Whether you are new to the Federal Government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, you can make history at the National Archives. Our dedicated staff works across a variety of career fields to safeguard the records of the Federal Government - more than 13 billion of them.

Visit our Employee Gallery at www.archives.gov/careers to see the kinds of dynamic projects our staff are undertaking. If you want a career where you can see the difference your work makes, then join the National Archives!

For more information, visit: www.archives.gov/.

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center
Phone
304-480-8990
Email
NARAHR@fiscal.treasury.gov
Address
OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES
2313 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78705-5702
US

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