Archivist & Records Specialist — TS/SCI, On-Site

PTFS; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PTFS seeks a Librarian/Archivist at Fort Meade, MD, to implement the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS), arrange and describe permanent federal records, and train Archives Technicians. You will coordinate projects with customers, maintain the records database, and issue weekly status reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Library Science, an active TS/SCI clearance, and strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills to work independently and with a team on archival projects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain clearance
• Experience as an Archivist, Archives Technician, or Records Management Officer
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret federal records and RDS guidance

Responsibilities

• Create and prioritize lists of federal records eligible for permanent retention and assign record groups to Archive Technicians.
• Analyze record types, provenance, original order, context, and subject contents of federal records groups.
• Apply the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) to determine retention or destruction.
• Communicate analysis of record groups, RDS, retention, and plans for arranging/describing permanent records.
• Create finding aids in the records database and describe records for retrieval by customers.
• Coordinate housing materials and storage needs with the customer; prepare weekly project reports.
• Train and supervise Archives Technicians on record identification, provenance, and preservation.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and proactively meet goals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Master of Library Science

Job description

PTFS seeks a Librarian/Archivist at Fort Meade, MD, to implement the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS), arrange and describe permanent federal records, and train Archives Technicians. You will coordinate projects with customers, maintain the records database, and issue weekly status reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Library Science, an active TS/SCI clearance, and strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills to work independently and with a team on archival projects.