Archivist / Historian

Role: Archivist / Historian (Database Librarian)

Location: Ft. Bragg, NC

Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in History, Library Science, Archives Management, or Related

Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in records management, archives, or related field; minimum 2 years of experience working with military records and history (strongly preferred).

Clearance Level & Investigation: Secret

Job Description:

Qualifications:

• Manages and maintains records and historical archives, ensuring compliance with DoD and U.S. Army records management policies, while also documenting and preserving history and lineage.
• Ensures all records are created, maintained, and disposed of IAW applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Manages Records Management SharePoint site and provides training and guidance to staff on records management procedures.
• Coordinates with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) to ensure compliance with federal and Army records management requirements.
• Requires minimum of 5 years of experience in records management, archives, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience working with military records and history is strongly preferred.
• Requires Bachelor’s degree in history, Library Science, Archives Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing records management programs and policies.
• Demonstrated experience in historical research, writing, and documentation.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive records management program.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain records and historical archives, ensuring compliance with DoD and U.S. Army records management policies, while also documenting and preserving Customer’s history and lineage.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive records management program for Staff.
• Ensure records are created, maintained, and disposed of IAW applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Manage Records Management SharePoint site and provide training and guidance to staff on records management procedures.
• Coordinate with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) to ensure compliance with federal and Army records management requirements.
• Serve as subject matter expert on Customer history, lineage, and honors.
• Collect, preserve, and catalog historical records, artifacts, and other materials related to Customer history; conduct research and prepare written responses to historical inquiries from both internal and external sources.
• Develop and maintain historical exhibits and displays for HQ and other locations as directed and within specified time frame.
• Prepare command histories, staff rides, and other historical publications as required.
• Document current activities and operations for historical record.
• Assist in preparation of award citations, lineage and honors certificates, and other historical documents.