Mid GEOINT History Program Specialist - Active TS/SCI

ENS Solutions, LLC; Springfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEOINT History Program Specialist – Mid at NGA is responsible for developing and executing the historical program, from research and writing to curation and operations.

This role supports the operation and maintenance of the NGA history archives and related materials in the Historical Research Center, preserving and communicating NGA’s history to employees and public affairs for internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History, Geography, Library Science, Museum Studies, Museum Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on museum practice, curation, or history-related positions.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to inventory and classify archival materials with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute historical content for internal and external audiences (articles, brochures, social media, podcasts, websites, exhibits).
• Archive processing and metadata entry; collaborate with Records Management and National Archives.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Writing & Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in History or related field

Job description

The GEOINT History Program Specialist – Mid, is responsible for the development and execution of the historical program, from research and writing to curation and operations. This individual supports the operation and maintenance of the NGA history archives and all associated material residing in the Historical Research Center, and to preserve and communicate NGA’s history to NGA’s employees and public affairs mission both internally and externally. Duties include content development and execution, museum support, and Historical Research Center archiving and curation.

Duties Include:

• Content Development & Execution: Research, develop, and execute a high volume of historical content illustrating NGA’s history for both internal and external audiences. Products include articles, brochures, social media posts, podcast production, website content, museum exhibits, and museum tour guides.
• Historical Research Center Archiving: Archival processing, customary basic preservation procedures, inventorying and entering records metadata, assisting in collaborative efforts with NGA Records Management and the National Archives. Organize archival records and apply the proper classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials while providing reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials. Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials. Answer and receive external phone/email inquiries and ability to conduct the background research to generate a response.
• Historical Research Center Curation: Record processing for artifacts and assistance with the inventorying and enforcing accountability procedures for historical artifacts in NGA custody. Ensuring measurement and metrics are accurately recorded. Locate new materials and advise government customers on acquisition, preservation, and display possibilities. Assist the Program Manager and NGA Historian on NGA’s history audit including attending meetings, working with auditors, and performing curation inspections as required. Work deaccessions forms and reports for items along with managing the removal process from start to finish.
• NGA Museum Support: Work with other museums on loans, exhibits, artifact solicitation, and advise in acquisition decisions. This also includes researching, developing, and producing historical displays, posters, exhibits, museum experiences, and any museum specific communications about NGA history program. Provide guided tours of the museum and exhibits.

Required Skills:

• Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in History, Geography, Library Science, Museum Studies, Museum Science, or a related field. 1-year experience in the career field of curation or a certificate from an approved technical curatorial program in museum management required.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the career field of history, geography, library science, museum studies, or museum science role. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have 5+ years of direct museum practice, artifact preservation, curation, or history-related positions.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.
• Attention to Detail: A high degree of accuracy and thoroughness when completing tasks such as inventorying and entering records metadata or recording the origins and significance of archival materials.
• Organizational Skills: The ability to assist with multiple tasks and prioritize assignments effectively in a fast-paced support role. Organize archival records and apply the proper classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and community partners.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language.