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AspectSenior History EditorHistory Editor
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in History, editing experienceBachelor's in History, editing experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentEditorial teams, publishing houses, educational publishersEditorial teams, publishing companies, online platforms
ResponsibilitiesOversees content quality, mentors junior editors, manages projectsReviews and edits historical content, ensures accuracy and clarity

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GEOINT Sr. History Program Specialist

GEOINT Sr. History Program Specialist

System One

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

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Job description

Job Title: GEOINT Sr. History Program Specialist
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Contractor Work Model: On-site
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with ability to obtain poly


RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Take direction from the NGA Historian and provide management and execution of the historical program, from research and writing to curation and operations.

·       Lead support to operate and maintain the material culture aspects of NGA’s history, including operation and maintenance of the archives and all associated material residing in the Historical Research Center.

·       Preserve and communicate NGA’s history to NGA’s employees and public affairs mission both internally and externally.

·       Provide oversight of history services within the contract to include AP Style copy editing.

·       Develop and execute a high volume of historical content illustrating NGA’s history for both internal and external audiences; products include articles, brochures, social media posts, podcast production, website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.

·       Manage artifact sections, storage, and curation requirements while assisting the NGA Historian in refining internal charge out and external loan procedures for artifacts.

·       Support archival management, artifact curation, and preservation, including processing, inventorying, and organizing all archival records and historical artifacts to ensure proper care and accessibility.

·       Locate new materials and advise government customers on acquisition, preservation, and display possibilities; help identify items for deaccession and work the process for proper removal.

·       Support NGA Museum Management by working with other museums on loans, exhibits, artifact solicitation, and advising in acquisition decisions.

·       Research, develop, and produce historical displays, posters, exhibits, museum experiences, conduct guided museum tours, and provide museum specific communications about NGA history program.

·       Provide copy editing and quality assurance for all history program products.

·       Support the NGA Historian on inventorying and accountability procedures for historical artifacts in NGA custody to include measurement metrics and assisting in history program audits.

REQUIREMENTS

·       A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in History, Geography, Library Science, Museum Studies, Museum Science, or a related field.

·       A minimum of 8 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, 8+ years of direct museum practice, artifact preservation, curation, or history-related positions.

·       Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.

·       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.

·       The ability to assist with multiple tasks and prioritize assignments effectively in a fast-paced support role.

·       Organize archival records and apply proper classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.

·       The ability to build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and community partners.

·       Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while also functioning as a collaborative and reliable team member.

·       Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language.

·       Experience managing smaller projects from start to finish, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.

Company Description

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.