Remote Operations Research Intern Jobs in Anchorage, AK

Position Title: Research Librarian

Location: Anchorage, AK base (remote work permitted)

Category: Contract- 6 weeks

Schedule (FT/PT): PT-20 hours/week

Travel Required: N/A

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Remote permitted for qualified candidates

Clearance required: N/A

Division: International Security Cooperation

Pay rate/Salary:$90-100/HR

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We've served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

Description: ACT1 is seeking an experienced research librarian for short-term support to the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies (TSC), the Department of War's newest regional center.  This consultant/1099 position is fully remote, with a period of performance to conclude on 29 Sep 2026, although the potential exists for increased support requirements into Oct and Nov.  This position supports the Research and Analysis Division within the TSC.

Responsibilities:

• Researching and drafting an initial plan to develop a TSC library to support research and analysis, course development and strategic engagement. 
• Producing a written report providing best options for initial development of the TSC library to include both virtual and hard copy material access and cataloging capability.
• The report should address:
  1. Best options for long-term virtual library access 
  2. Best practices for cataloging, storing and providing access to hard copy materials within the constraints of the current configuration of the TSC's library space
  3. Proposed plan for cataloging on-line material on Arctic issues relevant to producing annotated bibliographies and other research reports and products in support of Arctic DOW practitioners, operators, and leaders.

Requirements:

• An experienced librarian or archivist possessing a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and a proven track record in establishing dual physical and virtual research repositories. - - Specialized expertise in cataloging, space optimization, and managing Integrated Library Systems (ILS) alongside Interlibrary Loan (ILL) networks.
• Research experience in the Arctic domain, with the ability to easily navigate and synthesize complex scientific, academic, and government resources.
• Highly efficient technical writer and communicator, capable of delivering a comprehensive, publication-grade strategic report and presenting it clearly to research leadership within tight operational timelines.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance 

• Company Paid Short-Term Disability  

• Voluntary Long-Term Disability 

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• 401K with employer match 

• Paid Time Off  

• Paid Holidays 

• Parental Leave 

• Military Leave 

• Education, Training & Professional Development 

• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care 

• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection 

 
 Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.