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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for historical analyst in the United States is $30.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Historical Analyst?

As a Historical Analyst, your daily tasks often involve collecting and interpreting historical documents, conducting archival or database research, and preparing detailed reports or presentations based on your findings. You might collaborate with historians, policy analysts, or industry experts to provide historical context for current projects or decision-making. Depending on your employer, you could also assist with verifying historical claims, curating collections, or contributing to publications. The work environment can vary from academic institutions and government agencies to private sector organizations, offering both independent research time and opportunities for teamwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Historical Analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Historical Analyst, you need strong research, analytical, and writing skills, typically supported by a degree in history or a related field. Familiarity with archival research methods, data analysis software, and digital databases is often required, and certification from organizations like the Society for Historians can be beneficial. Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication make candidates stand out in this role. These competencies are essential for accurately interpreting historical data, producing compelling reports, and contributing valuable insights in academic, governmental, or corporate settings.

What is a Historical Analyst job?

A Historical Analyst researches, analyzes, and interprets historical data to provide insights into past events, trends, and their impact on the present. They work with historical documents, archives, and other sources to support academic, governmental, or corporate projects. Their findings may be used to inform policy decisions, museum exhibits, media productions, or historical publications.

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DOS - OPS HISTORICAL ANALYST - 45945828

DOS - OPS HISTORICAL ANALYST - 45945828

MyFlorida

Tallahassee, FL • On-site

$16.50/hr

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition No: 878759 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - OPS HISTORICAL ANALYST - 45945828

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 45945828 

Salary:  $16.50 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/13/2026 

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Department of State

OPS Historical Analyst

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historic Preservation

 

Open Competitive

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Two years of professional experience and/or at least three years of coursework toward a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in historic preservation, history, public history, geography, architectural history, architecture, anthropology, archaeology, urban planning, or other related Social Sciences or Liber Arts degrees.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and relate ideas through verbal and written means.
  • Ability to provide customer service assistance to the public, in person, and through telephone or email
  • Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of computer applications

Preferences:

  • Experience with Geographic Information System software or similar programs
  • Experience in archaeology, historic preservation, public history, architectural history, architecture, or anthropology
  • Experience working with or maintain historical or archival collections
  • Experience using and/or an understanding of relation databases

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a professional position that assists citizens, government agencies and historic preservation professionals in performing cultural resource searches, obtaining information from our inventory and in the recording of cultural resources in Florida:

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

  • Conducting various Site File database searches
  • ArcGIS geo-spatial searches for recorded cultural resources
  • Assigning new site identification numbers
  • Data processing of submitted manuscripts and surveys
  • Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of or ability to follow the Florida Master Site File's mission, operations, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of or the ability to master the operations, procedures, and software of the MSF database
  • Knowledge of or the ability to use Geographic Information System software to digitize and retrieve information.
  • Experience in the operation of personal computers, database systems, and common office software products.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to plan and stay organized when working with large volumes of paper and digital files.
  • Ability to use and learn a variety of computer applications.
  • Ability to accurately file and retrieve documents in a historical or archival collection.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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