FBI Experience Archivist/Top Secret Clearance

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• Salary Range - $85,000 to $90,000
• Clearance - A successful candidate must have an active "Top Secret" clearance to be considered.
• Benefits - Best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

JOB TITLE: FBI Experience Archivist

We are seeking a full-time FBI Experience Archivist to provide support services for the development and operations of the FBI Experience-an education center that offers visitors an inside look at the Bureau through interactive multimedia exhibits, historical content, and artifacts.

This position will focus on four primary areas: Collections Management, Digital Archives, Archival Services, and, if required, Historical Research.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records; ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare manuals and train staff in the use of new forms, reports, procedures, or equipment.
• Work closely with the FBI Historian as needed.
• Assist the Collections Team in identifying artifacts for acquisition and managing the accessioning process.
• Catalogue and archive objects, photographs, videos, manuscripts, and files with precision and accuracy.
• Provide detailed catalog metadata, including object identification, description, measurements, and condition.
• Aid in the management of approximately 50,000+ objects, videos, photographs, and documents within the FBI collection.
• Assist with the preservation and safeguarding of artifacts; gently handle and move objects weighing up to 20-30 lbs.
• Manage incoming and outgoing loans, including artifact selection, condition reporting, and shipment preparation.
• Support the development of exhibits and educational content for the FBI Experience.
• Conduct specialized historical research to authenticate and interpret FBI-related materials.
• Monitor and recommend improvements for storage spaces, archival supplies, and preservation needs.
• Provide tours of collections areas and assist with VIP visits.
• Train staff in proper cataloging, preservation, and object-handling techniques.
• Support digital archiving efforts to organize, preserve, and ensure accessibility of digital materials.
• Assist Visitor Services Representatives when needed.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  
  
  
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in archival, cataloging, or collection management.
  • Experience in exhibit design and/or curation strongly preferred.
  
  
  
  
• Security Clearance
  
  
  
  • Active Top-Secret clearance required.
  
  
  
  
• Skills & Competencies
  
  
  
  • Strong attention to detail in cataloging, metadata entry, and data organization.
  • Familiarity with digital cataloging tools and collection management systems.
  • Knowledge of artifact preservation and handling techniques.
  • Ability to lift, move, and handle objects weighing up to 20-30 lbs with care.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, including historical research and authentication.
  • Experience training others in archival methods and proper artifact handling.
  • Familiarity with FBI history is a plus.
  
  
  
  

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.