National Historian & Cultural Resources Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Federal Historian and Cultural Resources Specialist to support historical research, archival management, and compliance with Section 106. You will develop official histories and briefings for leaders, congressional staff, and public audiences.

The role involves conducting verbal history interviews, applying archival standards, and advising on cultural resources management. Strong collaboration with senior leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting verbal history interviews using archival recording and transcription protocols.
• Experience supporting Section 106 reviews under NHPA and documenting compliance findings.
• Experience appraising, arranging, describing, digitizing, cataloging, and preserving historical records using archival standards.
• Experience presenting complex historical findings to agency leadership and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct historical research using government records, oral histories, and archival collections.
• Develop official agency histories, commemorative publications, and policy background papers.
• Conduct verbal history interviews with veterans and officials.
• Support reviews of federal undertakings for Section 106 compliance and document findings.
• Preserve agency records using metadata and digitization practices.

Skills

Verbal history interviews

Section 106 reviews

Archival appraisal & preservation

Presenting findings

GIS mapping

Top Secret clearance

Education

Master’s degree in History

Tools

GIS platforms

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Federal Historian and Cultural Resources Specialist to support historical research, archival management, and compliance with Section 106. You will develop official histories and briefings for leaders, congressional staff, and public audiences.

The role involves conducting verbal history interviews, applying archival standards, and advising on cultural resources management. Strong collaboration with senior leaders is essential.