What are the responsibilities and job description for the Historian position at Goldbelt, Inc.?
| ID | 2023-11573 | Category | Information Security/Quality Assurance | Position Type | Regular Full-Time |
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Summary:
We are looking for a Historian to support the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) contract. NHHC is located at the WNY Washington, DC and is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. Naval history and heritage. The Historian will have the main responsibility of conducting independent research in order to draft histories on individual ships needing Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS) entries.
Essential Job Functions:
- Independently draft DANFS entries to include a biography section on the ship's namesake (where appropriate) and a chronological narrative account of the ship's activities and operations. Completed entries will be reviewed and edited by NHHC historians
- Adhere to the DANFS style guide when drafting entries (NHHC will supply)
- Assist in tracking the DANFS entries of decommissioned ships that need updating as well as the active ships that need periodic updates based on recent operations
- Assist in the organization of how DANFS soft copy documents, photographs, and other archival sources are organized and saved within the internal NHHC network.
- On occasion, may need to support Histories Branch by researching and answering requests for information related to ships' history
- Assist DANFS production by proofreading and editing entries written by other NHHC historians and contractors.
- Have regular meetings with NHHC representative(s) to review progress/results
- Attend bi-monthly Fleet History team meetings by teleconference or in-person
- Perform work at the WNY or other federal repositories in the National Capital Region
- Assist with other related duties as assigned
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Advance the knowledge of naval history and heritage through professional research, analysis, interpretation, products, and services
- Demonstrate experience writing articles and other materials for peer reviewed or edited publications
- Proficiency in the use of computer applications, specifically word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- The ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in any history field
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in the field of history that shall include experience in performing research among primary documents and writing historical articles for publication.
- Experience conducting historical research, interviews, and oral histories, and writing reports that reflect analytic and organizational skills
- Possess and maintain a minimum clearance level of is National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI)
- Security Clearance: Secret or above
- Able to acquire a CACard
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in history or related field
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