Archivist - Open Rank-ACL-Onsite with Security Clearance - Albuquerque, NM, United States - The Georgia Tech Research Institute

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Project/Unit Description The Albuquerque branch of the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Archivist
The Advanced Concepts Laboratory develops tailored solutions for a broad range of national security challenges through disciplined application of physics- and effects-based modeling to realizable systems, augmented with prototype development and testing
ACL's research thrusts extend across domains, and include bio-, chemical-, RF-, and optical-sensor physics; materials science and engineering; electromagnetic theory, computation, structures, and measurements; electronic warfare techniques and applications; operational scenario modeling and simulation; traditional and asymmetric threat analysis; and ground maneuver warfare
Job Purpose The Archivist position focuses on the development and operations of archives and special collections
Sets direction for a variety of projects involving digital and physical artifacts by researching new and emerging trends in the industry, suggesting and implementing improvements to archival processes, procedures, and workflows, and implementing new technology as appropriate
Requires knowledge of archival and digitization best practices, digital forensics for current and obsolete media, and records management
Also requires familiarity and experience with exhibit design, warehousing practices, security, and facility management
Contributes to sponsored projects and can be responsible for hiring and employee appraisals
Key Responsibilities Perform tasks with limited direction; Develop expertise in special collections and archival practices; Contribute to white papers/reports/presentations
Additional Responsibilities

• This is a full-time position focused on assisting the Head Archivist in the development and operations of a physical and digital archive of science and technology resources accessible to a select community

The Archivist:

• Helps coordinate all operations required for a large archive of unique artifacts, documents, and media.
• Helps lead a team responsible for the life-cycle management of science and technology resources

May lead projects related to the ingress, preservation, organization, digitization, accountability, and accessibility of all collection items including artifacts, documents (paper, photographs, negatives, microfilm, etc.), and modern or obsolete audiovisual and computer media.

• Researches and reports on new and emerging trends in the industry, suggests and implements improvements to archival processes, procedures, and workflows, and implements new technology as appropriate.
• Researches and reports on the development and implementation of best practices for work scopes, procedures, policies, and overall strategic planning for a collection of classified materials.
• Assists with the development of the growing archive team through teaching specialized archival skills.
• Assists in conducting tours for visitors, helps with search requests lead by Subject Matter Experts, processes materials for preservation and access, contributes to exhibit design, the creation of oral histories, and more.
• May supervise one or more Digital Projects Specialists

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of best practices for preservation of archival records, including documents, artifacts, and media.
• Experience capturing and/or imaging obsolete audiovisual and computer media formats.
• Experience with item-level cataloging and writing finding aids.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Familiarity with digital forensics.
• Exhibit design, including physical design and writing museum labels

Travel Requirements Education and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement

The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.

1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Science, History
• 0 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Science, History U.S

Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S
federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S
Citizens
Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance
Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link:
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Posted: 05/06/2024 Closes: 05/20/2024 Back