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Project/Unit Description
The Albuquerque branch of the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Archivist.
The Advanced Concepts Laboratory develops tailored solutions for a broad range of national security challenges through disciplined application of physics- and effects-based modeling to realizable systems, augmented with prototype development and testing. ACL’s research thrusts extend across domains, and include bio-, chemical-, RF-, and optical-sensor physics; materials science and engineering; electromagnetic theory, computation, structures, and measurements; electronic warfare techniques and applications; operational scenario modeling and simulation; traditional and asymmetric threat analysis; and ground maneuver warfare.
Job Purpose
The Archivist position focuses on the development and operations of archives and special collections. Sets direction for a variety of projects involving digital and physical artifacts by researching new and emerging trends in the industry, suggesting and implementing improvements to archival processes, procedures, and workflows, and implementing new technology as appropriate. Requires knowledge of archival and digitization best practices, digital forensics for current and obsolete media, and records management. Also requires familiarity and experience with exhibit design, warehousing practices, security, and facility management. Contributes to sponsored projects and can be responsible for hiring and employee appraisals.
Key Responsibilities
Perform tasks with limited direction; Develop expertise in special collections and archival practices; Contribute to white papers/reports/presentations.
Additional Responsibilities
- This is a full-time position focused on assisting the Head Archivist in the development and operations of a physical and digital archive of science and technology resources accessible to a select community. The Archivist:
- Helps coordinate all operations required for a large archive of unique artifacts, documents, and media.
- Helps lead a team responsible for the life-cycle management of science and technology resources. May lead projects related to the ingress, preservation, organization, digitization, accountability, and accessibility of all collection items including artifacts, documents (paper, photographs, negatives, microfilm, etc.), and modern or obsolete audiovisual and computer media.
- Researches and reports on new and emerging trends in the industry, suggests and implements improvements to archival processes, procedures, and workflows, and implements new technology as appropriate.
- Researches and reports on the development and implementation of best practices for work scopes, procedures, policies, and overall strategic planning for a collection of classified materials.
- Assists with the development of the growing archive team through teaching specialized archival skills.
- Assists in conducting tours for visitors, helps with search requests lead by Subject Matter Experts, processes materials for preservation and access, contributes to exhibit design, the creation of oral histories, and more.
- May supervise one or more Digital Projects Specialists.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Working knowledge of best practices for preservation of archival records, including documents, artifacts, and media.
- Experience capturing and/or imaging obsolete audiovisual and computer media formats.
- Experience with item-level cataloging and writing finding aids.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Familiarity with digital forensics.
- Exhibit design, including physical design and writing museum labels.
Travel Requirements
<10% travel
Education and Length of Experience
This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook
- 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Science, History
- 0 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Science, History
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Benefits at GTRI
Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.
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