Archivist - Top Secret

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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
90K-100K Annually
Junior
Logistics • Professional Services • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
The Archivist will manage, preserve, catalog, and research FBI Experience collections, including digital archives, artifacts, photographs, videos, and records. Responsibilities include exhibit and historical content development, collection inventory and asset tracking, records management, artifact handling, storage coordination, staff training, visitor tours, and collaboration with the FBI Historian and Collections Team. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
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  • Salary Range - $90,000 to $100,000
  • Clearance - A successful candidate must have an active "Top Secret" clearance to be considered.
  • Location - On-Site at FBI HQ (The FBI Experience) we are the Prime
  • Benefits - Best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

Full-Time Archivist to support the FBI Experience. The FBI Experience is an education center that provides visitors with look into the FBI through interactive multimedia exhibits, content, and artifacts. Top Secret Clearance required

Job Summary:
The Archivist will be responsible for developing exhibits, managing, maintaining, and preserving collections, conducting historical research, cataloging various collections, assisting with visitor services, and working closely with the FBI Experience Collections Team. The successful candidate will have experience with both digital archives and historical artifacts. They will focus on collections management, digital archives, archival services, and historical research as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop exhibits and historical site content
  • Catalogue various collections, including objects, photographs, videos, and files
  • Conduct specialized historical research and preserve artifacts, manuscripts, and records
  • Manage, maintain, and preserve collections
  • Provide tours and information to visitors
  • Collaborate with the FBI Experience Collections Team
  • Assist in the disposal of objects under the team's direction
  • Identify, organize, and catalog objects to support collection management
  • Provide images and measurements of objects and complete cataloging projects
  • Generate selection criteria for the collection management system
  • Train staff in handling and cataloging collections
  • Assist in inventory management and asset tracking
  • Track and request archival supplies
  • Monitor and recommend use of collection storage spaces
  • Assist in artifact movement between storage spaces
  • Develop and implement a records management program
  • Collaborate with the FBI Historian as needed

Qualifications:

  • College Degree
  • Two years of experience in cataloging, archival, or organizational management
  • Ability to confidently speak to visitors in an individual or group setting
  • Experience with both digital archives and historical artifacts
  • Strong attention to detail and data management skills
  • Ability to analyze data and develop solutions
  • Experience in document location and implementation of new processes
  • Ability to handle objects of varying sizes and shapes
  • Physically able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted
  • Strong research skills
  • Active Top-Secret clearance

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Physically able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted
  • Required to sit and utilize hand and finger dexterity
  • Required to talk or hear
  • Environment typically has low noise levels
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

Skills Required

  • College degree
  • Two years of experience in cataloging, archival work, or organizational management
  • Ability to speak confidently with visitors individually or in groups
  • Experience with digital archives and historical artifacts
  • Strong attention to detail and data management skills
  • Ability to analyze data and develop solutions
  • Experience locating documents and implementing new processes
  • Ability to handle objects of varying sizes and shapes
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted
  • Strong research skills
  • Active Top Secret clearance

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  • Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options are offered, with eligibility in some cases beginning at start or after a short waiting period. Feedback suggests core coverages are widely available for internal roles and many longer assignments.
  • Retirement Support — The retirement plan allows contributions after 30 days and adds a company match up to 3% of base pay after one year, with company contributions vesting over three years. This provides a clear pathway for employees to build savings alongside core benefits.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair for many temporary roles, and pay cycles are described as reliable and on time. Some placements secure solid compensation packages through prominent clients, supporting perceptions of acceptable market alignment in certain roles.

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The Company
HQ: Honolulu, HI
1,500 Employees

What We Do

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients worldwide. The company provides a range of innovative and cost-effective solutions, specializing in professional and technical services, construction, operations and maintenance, and environmental services, all while remaining rooted in traditional Native Hawaiian values to benefit the Native Hawaiian community.

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