Digital Systems Archivist

Koniag Government Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Digital Systems Archivist with a Secret clearance to support CMH in Washington, DC.

You will manage AHRO-C/U digital collections, optimize metadata, automate workflows, develop analytics and dashboards, and support RFIs with advanced search capabilities. MLS required; U.S. citizen; SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with digital collection systems and database management.
• Experience with metadata systems, digital content management, and database administration.
• Proven experience with large-scale digital systems and data workflows.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize AHRO-C and AHRO-U digital collections.
• Create and maintain clear labeling, storage metadata, and indexing.
• Support storage allocation, data migration, and backup management.
• Process born-digital content and validate classification requirements.
• Develop analytics, dashboards, and executive reports on collection growth and usage.

Skills

Digital systems admin

Database optimization

Metadata processing

Workflow automation

User training

Analytics

Executive dashboards

Education

MLS or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Digital Systems Archivist with a Secret security clearance to support KDS and our government customer in Washington, DC.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

The U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) seeks Digital Systems Specialists to support the administration, optimization, and AI-readiness of its large-scale digital collections within the AHRO-C and AHRO-U platforms. CMH’s holdings exceed 150 million files, with monthly growth of approximately 10,000 files. These collections are critical to CMH’s mission to preserve and provide access to the Army’s historical record and to respond rapidly to Requests for Information (RFIs).

The specialists will deliver expertise in digital systems administration, database optimization, metadata processing, workflow automation, user training, analytics, and executive dashboard development to ensure these collections are organized, discoverable, and high-performing.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Systems Management & Data Organization

• Manage and organize AHRO-C and AHRO-U digital collections
• Help organize and structure digital collections by creating and maintaining clear systems for how information is labeled and stored (metadata and indexing).
• Support the management and upkeep of digital storage systems to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently, making it easier to find and preserve content over time.
• Manage storage allocation and support data migration activities

Digital Content Processing & Integration

• Process and integrate new digital materials into AHRO platforms
• Map and transform metadata for ingestion
• Conduct data validation, version control, and backup management

Born-Digital Data Management

• Process born-digital content from Military History Detachments (MHDs)
• Validate compliance with technical and classification requirements
• Implement indexing, tagging, and metadata enrichment processes

Digital Research & System Operations

• Support the CMH RFI cell with advanced search and retrieval capabilities
• Maintain search indexes and discovery tools
• Document system search methodologies

Analytics & Dashboard Development

• Collect and analyze performance metrics and usage statistics
• Maintain executive dashboards for leadership
• Generate automated reports on collection growth, utilization, and engagement
• Recommend system performance optimizations

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with digital collection systems and database management
• Experience with metadata systems, digital content management, and database administration
• Proven experience with large-scale digital systems and data workflows
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance Requirement

• Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (e.g., SAA Digital Archives Specialist, Microsoft, Oracle)
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with federal information systems and DoD classification standards
• Knowledge of AHRO or similar military digital collection platforms
• Analytics, data visualization, and dashboard development experience

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KGS, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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