Historian: Research, Archives & Oral History (SECRET)

blackfox; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Black Fox is seeking a Historian to provide professional historical services, including research, analysis, writing, and archival documentation for military heritage programs.

The role requires a Doctorate in History or equivalent, a SECRET clearance, and the ability to conduct extensive research, coordinate with Army History institutions, and deliver high-quality, timely content while maintaining security protocols.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in History or equivalent (Master’s degree in History with a peer-reviewed monograph).
• Degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive historical research and produce approximately 30 pages monthly of original written content adhering to professional historical standards.
• Process and manage lineage and honors certificates and heraldry requests in compliance with Army regulations.
• Coordinate historical documentation with the Army Center of Military History and Institute of Heraldry.
• Plan, conduct, and transcribe oral history interviews.
• Support heritage projects and maintain historical accuracy in accordance with military regulations and standards.
• Maintain detailed logs of historical documentation and activities.

Skills

Historical research

Writing & editing

Project management

Handling classified information

Education

Doctorate in History

Job description

Black Fox is seeking a Historian to provide professional historical services, including research, analysis, writing, and archival documentation for military heritage programs.

The role requires a Doctorate in History or equivalent, a SECRET clearance, and the ability to conduct extensive research, coordinate with Army History institutions, and deliver high-quality, timely content while maintaining security protocols.