Federal Records & Metadata Specialist (TS Cleared)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is seeking a Records Management Specialist to support the Records and Privacy Department.

The role focuses on inventories, organization, electronic and paper records management, metadata application, digitization, and lifecycle management across agency records. You will work independently on records projects while ensuring compliance with federal requirements, preparing reports, and contributing to training materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of Records and Information Management experience.
• Experience with electronic document management systems, SharePoint, or records repositories.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active TS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct records inventories and file plan activities.
• Review, organize, and maintain agency records.
• Support electronic and paper records management operations.
• Perform records indexing, metadata assignment, and quality checks.
• Assist with records appraisal and classification activities.
• Support records migration, transfer, storage, and disposition activities.
• Assist digitization projects and scanning initiatives.
• Upload records into designated electronic records systems.
• Conduct records research and information retrieval activities.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews.
• Support development of training materials and reference guides.
• Maintain compliance with agency records management procedures and security requirements.

Skills

Records inventories

File plans

Organize records

Metadata assignment

Digitization

Records lifecycle

Research & retrieval

Report preparation

Quality assurance

Security compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Electronic document management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is seeking a Records Management Specialist to support the Records and Privacy Department.

The role focuses on inventories, organization, electronic and paper records management, metadata application, digitization, and lifecycle management across agency records. You will work independently on records projects while ensuring compliance with federal requirements, preparing reports, and contributing to training materials.