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Assistant Director of Retail

Architect of the Capitol
Architect of the Capitol Salary
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Capitol Visitor Center (CVC), Retail Division. The Assistant Director of Retail supports the Director of Retail in managing the day-to-day operations and program execution of the CVC Gift Shops, warehouse operations, and eCommerce program.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service (or equivalent experience) that includes: Managing or overseeing retail operations, merchandising programs, or commercial services environments Implementing merchandising strategies, including product selection, pricing, inventory management, or visual presentation Analyzing sales data or operational metrics to support business decisions Supervising staff, team leads, or work units, including assigning work and evaluating performance Supporting eCommerce or digital retail operations and coordinating with operational or technical stakeholders Coordinating day-to-day operations across multiple functional areas (retail, logistics, customer service, or systems support)

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).

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