Media Specialist I

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Media Specialist I in Dahlgren, VA to manage the media library and related documentation, ensuring security compliance and accurate record-keeping. The role supports NSWC NSWCDD V- Department and includes handling both classified and unclassified materials.

Key responsibilities include processing media requests, inventory control, and coordination of shipment and digitization projects.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of experience in records management, logistics, library operations, or media accountability.
• Experience with inventory databases, barcode systems, or document management software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment; ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, catalog, and distribute media and documentation.
• Maintain centralized media library operations and provide customer service support.
• Maintain inventories of Master and Library media using barcode tracking systems.
• Process requests for controlled media and documentation; verify authorization and security clearance.

Skills

MS Office

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree desired

Tools

Inventory databases

Barcode systems

Document management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Media Specialist I (VLibOps-2026-26637):

Bowhead is seeking a DSA Media Specialist to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The DSA Media Library Specialist provides technical media library, documentation management, and logistics support for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) V- Department. This position is responsible for the receipt, accountability, processing, storage, shipment, inventory, and lifecycle management of classified and unclassified computer media, technical documentation, and configuration-controlled materials. The Media Specialist ensures compliance with Department of War (DoW), Department of the Navy (DON), and command security policies while maintaining accurate records and delivering exceptional customer support.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Media Library Operations

• Receive, process, catalog, and distribute classified and unclassified computer media and technical documentation.

• Maintain centralized media library operations and provide customer service support.

• Maintain accurate inventories of Master and Library media using barcode tracking systems and approved databases.

• Process requests for controlled computer media and technical documentation.

• Verify user authorization and security clearance prior to releasing classified materials.

• Perform media duplication, verification, labeling, packaging, and comparison activities.

• Sanitize, degauss, archive, inspect, test, format, and destroy media in accordance with approved procedures.

• Maintain inventory records for blank media and library supplies.

• Prepare documentation supporting media accountability and configuration management.

• Assist with digitization and scanning projects to convert paper records into electronic formats.

Delivery and Staging Area (DSA) Operations

• Receive and process incoming computer programs, media, and transmittal requests.

• Prepare configuration-controlled media for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and marking.

• Generate shipping documentation for classified and unclassified deliveries.

• Track incoming and outgoing shipments using approved databases.

• Process classified materials including Confidential, Secret, Top Secret, NATO, Restricted Data, and Proprietary information in accordance with security requirements.

• Collect daily shipment metrics and assist with monthly reporting.

• Maintain adequate inventories of shipping and packing materials.

• Coordinate receipt, staging, and distribution of materials throughout supported facilities.

Documentation and Process Improvement

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating:

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• User Guides

• Contingency Plans

• Brochures

• Training materials

• Participate in SOP reviews and process improvement initiatives.

• Support meetings, demonstrations, and customer training activities.

Records and Accountability

• Maintain complete accountability of classified and controlled media.

• Ensure all circulation, distribution, and inventory records remain current and accurate.

• Report discrepancies or security concerns to Government representatives.

• Support internal inventories and Government audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree desired but not required.
• Requires at least one (1) year of experience in records management, logistics, library operations, document management, or media accountability.
• Experience working with inventory databases, barcode systems, or document management software.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary is $18.83/hr commensurate with experience

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-26637

Category Logistics & Transportation

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

SCA Hourly Rate USD $18.83/Hr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement N/A