Archivist - Technician

Amentum is seeking a talented and driven Archivist to support contract efforts in Springfield, VA.

The successful candidate will assist the library/archives staff in providing support in the areas of record maintenance, literature research, the cataloging of records, documents and electronic media, preparation of materials for long-term preservation and research declassification, and storage. The position will also assist in identifying and locating needed Personnel Recovery (PR) information and materials for customers accessing the library and archives.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist users in identifying, locating, and utilizing needed materials and information.

• Prepare print media and audio-visual media archive materials for digital conversion and develop and use catalog databases for the archival collection.

• Insure preservation of original documents and audiovisual materials.

• Review digitally archived materials for accuracy and accessibility.

• Store all records, documents and electronic media according to DOD standards.

• Organize materials in a manner that they can be easily identified and promptly retrieved.

• Operate and maintain in-house database management systems.

• Identify, collect, and display mission-related memorabilia and documents.

• Assist in document discovery for FOIA requests.

• Maintained liaison with other DoD information repositories, particularly those with PR-related materials.

• Contribute to and assist with editing the JPRA Library & Archives Newsletter.

• Assist with library maintenance duties as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a current Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a TS/SCI.

• Must have 2+ years of archival experience

• Excellent PC skills and experience using MS Office Suite (Word/PPT/Excel).

• MLS degree is desired but not mandatory.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to initiate in carrying out recurring assignments independently.

• Understand and adhere to Department of Defense and JPRA security regulations and practices relating to handling and storage of classified and sensitive materials.

• Some travel is required.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans