Historian - DPAA Labs

Responsibilities

• Performs complex historical research into casualty resolution and unidentified remains interred in U.S. cemeteries.
• Assigns duties including documentary research, oral Histories, secondary source readings, geographically bound studies, cemetery analyses, case narratives, reports of findings, and briefings to agency leadership.
• Builds and develops recommendations to disinter unidentified remains from past conflicts, with the goal of pursuing all avenues towards exhumation and identification.
• Assists with communications with foreign representatives/embassies and casualty/mortuary offices.
• Occasionally travels nationally for Family Member Updates (FMUs) and occasionally internationally for field investigations or other activities as required by agency leadership.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in history or related field. Doctoral Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.
• Familiarity with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reporting requirements and case management systems.
• Experience with data base systems and client processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of client’s accounting practices and processes.
• Strong understanding of History of Science and/or World War II, Korean War, or Vietnam War with specialist knowledge of the Indo-Pacific Theater.
• At least five years of professional historical research experience (includes educational experience).
• Experience with archival research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills evidenced by publication and conference presentation record.
• Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience.
• Possess the ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material.
• Possess the ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research.
• Knowledge of professional writing styles based on professional experience.
• Exceptional abilities in oral and written communication, and the ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences.
• Possess strong attention to detail and excellent recordkeeping skills.
• Possess the ability to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, and work well under pressure.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $77,600-$84,800. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)