Archaeologist

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an Archaeological Compliance & Project Support professional to coordinate with SHPOs/THPOs, assess archaeological impacts, and support project teams in Richmond, VA. The role emphasizes rigorous documentation and regulatory compliance across multiple projects.

The position requires strong technical writing, editing, and communication skills, plus experience with archaeological monitoring reports and environmental documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation or related field.
• Professional experience supporting archaeological investigations or historic preservation programs.
• Knowledge of federal cultural resource regulations.
• Experience coordinating with SHPOs/THPOs and regulatory agencies.
• Strong technical writing, editing and document review experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with SHPOs and THPOs to review archaeological information.
• Review and support active archaeological projects with Historic Preservation staff.
• Determine protection measures for construction projects and disposals.
• Prepare SOQs, work plans and monitoring plans.
• Draft archaeological sections for environmental documents and plans.
• Review monitoring reports and provide detailed comments.

Skills

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Editing

Communication

Document review

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Archaeological Compliance & Project Support

• Coordinate with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) to obtain and review archaeological and cultural resource information.
• Review, oversee, and support active archaeological projects in coordination with Historic Preservation staff.
• Determine appropriate archaeological protection measures for construction projects and real property disposal activities.
• Participate in project meetings and consultations involving archaeological resources, cultural concerns, and NAGPRA-related requirements.
• Develop recommendations to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to archaeological sites and cultural resources.

Technical Writing & Documentation

• Prepare and review archaeological Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), work plans, technical reports, and monitoring plans.
• Create and maintain a library of standardized templates and supporting documentation.
• Draft archaeological sections for environmental and preservation-related documents, including:
• Determinations of Eligibility
• Building Preservation Plans
• Archaeological Assessments
• Cultural Resource Documentation
• Review archaeological monitoring reports, environmental reports, and related technical documents, providing detailed comments and recommendations.

Policy, Procedures & Training

• Review and provide recommendations on proposed agreements, regulations, policy updates, and procedural changes affecting archaeological compliance requirements.
• Develop internal guidance, procedures, and best practices for managing archaeological artifacts discovered during surveys and construction activities.
• Support the development of policies focused on artifact management, reburial practices, and minimizing unnecessary artifact collection.
• Create project-specific guidance and training materials to assist construction personnel in identifying and reporting inadvertent discoveries.

Program Administration

• Assist with Independent Government Estimates (IGEs).
• Review and compile historical files and records associated with active archaeological sites.
• Develop archaeological specifications aligned with agency historic preservation standards.
• Survey and inventory archaeological artifacts across multiple locations and coordinate efforts to catalog information within centralized databases.
• Support the transmission and receipt of archaeological documentation to and from federal, state, and tribal agencies.
• Draft responses to stakeholder inquiries regarding archaeological resources, compliance requirements, and project impacts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resource Management, or a related field.
• Professional experience supporting archaeological investigations, cultural resource management, or historic preservation programs.
• Knowledge of federal cultural resource and historic preservation regulations.
• Experience coordinating with SHPOs, THPOs, and other regulatory agencies.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and document review experience.
• Ability to interpret archaeological findings and provide compliance recommendations.
• Experience reviewing archaeological monitoring reports and environmental documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.