Cultural Resources Technical Writer

System One; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks a Cultural Resources Technical Writer to support a large federal infrastructure program. The candidate will independently develop, edit, and quality-check cultural resources deliverables while collaborating with field teams, GIS specialists, and project managers.

The role requires experience in archaeology, strong writing/editing skills, and familiarity with Section 106 and NEPA processes. Collaboration with SHPOs/THPOs and tribal reps is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field.
• At least five years of cultural resource management experience in the western United States.
• Experience writing and editing cultural resources technical reports.
• Knowledge of Section 106, NEPA, and National Register eligibility evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cultural resources work plans, reports, and monitoring documentation.
• Interpret archaeological field data for Section 106 and NEPA documentation.
• Assess resources and develop NRHP eligibility recommendations.
• Review field records and GIS data for accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate with SHPOs, THPOs, and tribal representatives.
• Produce clear deliverables meeting client, agency, and project deadlines.

Skills

Technical writing

GIS analysis

Independent writing

Section 106/NEPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in anthropology/archaeology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Survey123

Field Maps

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Cultural Resources Technical Writer

We are seeking an experienced Cultural Resources Technical Writer to support a large federal infrastructure program. This role is suited to an archaeologist who can independently develop, edit, and quality-check cultural resources deliverables while working with field teams, GIS specialists, and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cultural resources work plans, technical and letter reports, Class III survey documentation, monitoring reports, site evaluations, and mitigation documentation.

• Interpret archaeological field data and synthesize findings for Section 106 and NEPA documentation.

• Assess cultural resources and develop recommendations regarding National Register of Historic Places eligibility.

• Review field records and GIS data from large survey crews for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

• Coordinate with project teams and support communication with SHPOs, THPOs, and tribal representatives.

• Produce clear, well-organized deliverables that meet client requirements, agency standards, and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field; master’s degree preferred.

• At least five years of cultural resource management experience in the western United States. Great Plains experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience independently writing and editing cultural resources technical reports.

• Working knowledge of Section 106, NEPA, National Register eligibility evaluations, and archaeological survey and mitigation practices.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense cultural resources programs and coordinating with SHPOs or THPOs.

• Experience reviewing and quality-checking field data from large archaeological survey crews.

• Familiarity with tribal consultation and working with Tribal Cultural Specialists.

• Proficiency with ESRI applications, particularly Survey123, Field Maps, and ArcGIS Pro.

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain or maintain required Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) access.

Meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards and holding an RPA credential are highly desirable. Candidates should be prepared to discuss specific examples of technical reports they have authored, federal compliance documentation, GIS-based data management, and western U.S. archaeological projects.