Digital Systems Archivist

Koniag Government Services•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Digital Systems Archivist with a Secret security clearance to support KDS and our government customer at Fort McNair, Washington, DC. The U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) seeks Digital Systems Specialists to support the administration, optimization, and AI-readiness of its large-scale digital collections within the AHRO-C and AHRO-U platforms. CMH’s holdings exceed 150 million files, with monthly growth of approximately 10,000 files. These collections are critical to CMH’s mission to preserve and provide access to the Army’s historical record and to respond rapidly to Requests for Information (RFIs). The specialists will deliver expertise in digital systems administration, database optimization, metadata processing, workflow automation, user training, analytics, and executive dashboard development to ensure these collections are organized, discoverable, and high performing.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or related field from an accredited institution
Minimum 2 years’ experience with digital collection systems and database management
Experience with metadata systems, digital content management, and database administration
Proven experience with large-scale digital systems and data workflows
Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., SAA Digital Archives Specialist, Microsoft, Oracle)
Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Familiarity with federal information systems and DoD classification standards
Knowledge of AHRO or similar military digital collection platforms
Analytics, data visualization, and dashboard development experience

Responsibilities

Manage and organize AHRO-C and AHRO-U digital collections
Help organize and structure digital collections by creating and maintaining clear systems for how information is labeled and stored (metadata and indexing).
Support the management and upkeep of digital storage systems to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently, making it easier to find and preserve content over time.
Manage storage allocation and support data migration activities
Process and integrate new digital materials into AHRO platforms
Map and transform metadata for ingestion
Conduct data validation, version control, and backup management
Process born-digital content from Military History Detachments (MHDs)
Validate compliance with technical and classification requirements
Implement indexing, tagging, and metadata enrichment processes
Support the CMH RFI cell with advanced search and retrieval capabilities
Maintain search indexes and discovery tools
Document system search methodologies
Collect and analyze performance metrics and usage statistics
Maintain executive dashboards for leadership
Generate automated reports on collection growth, utilization, and engagement
Recommend system performance optimizations