Applied Historian - Research and Reference (Arlington, VA)

• Identify and organize source documents for research requests and information/background papers.
• Maintain a historical collection of documents and books.
• Provide research and reference services within the Customer’s Historical Research Collection and Historical Reference Library. Such services shall include research into unit and organization history.
• Collect and analyze primary and secondary sources for the purpose of writing information and background papers.
• Conduct research and write special studies on topics, as requested. Such special studies are longer and more in-depth studies than information and background papers. They may be published in print and require the highest level of scholarship, analysis, and writing style.
• Provide the following support to the oral history program:
  • Plan interviews with present and past senior leadership officials by assisting the other historians in determining which officials need to be interviewed and in contacting them to schedule interview sessions.
  • Prepare for interviews by researching primary and secondary sources to develop appropriate questions.
  • Conduct interviews alone or in conjunction with others.
  • Format edit, and revise transcripts.

• At least two (2) years of full-time work experience in an archive or library.
• Experience identifying, interpreting, and referencing information resources to answer specific research questions in writing as evidenced by completion of a thesis, dissertation, or research article.

• Thorough understanding of organization, archive, and library operations.
• Knowledge of and experience in using the most recent edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Effective proofreading and quality assurance capabilities to include excellent spelling and grammar.
• Familiarity with research databases and demonstrated ability to conduct research in community, state, and national archival collections.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Paid time off
• Health Spending Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Team building events
• Professional growth opportunities
• Performance awards

Department: Open Positions
This is a full time position