Digitization Operator with Active TS

Progressive Technology Federal Systems•McLean, VA

19h•$52,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

PTFS has an immediate opening for a Digitization Operator with an active Top Secret clearance in its Digitization Division. The role produces high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while meeting stringent client expectations. The position is based in the Warrenton, Virginia area and is full-time, on-site, with travel to customer locations in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia area as needed. The operator prepares, scans, categorizes, and reassembles hardcopy paper and microform assets, performs quality assurance on scanned images and final outputs, creates metadata, and prepares deliverables according to project requirements. The role also involves basic calibration and troubleshooting of digitization equipment, identifying and escalating issues, and coordinating with supervisory staff on project quality control.

Requirements

At least 3 years with an active Top Secret clearance in good standing.
Knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft-based applications, including Word and Excel.
Knowledge of converting paper, photographs, microfilm, microfiche, slides, video, audio, and other media into digital files using scanners, hardware, and software.
English language proficiency.
Attention to detail, common sense, and ability to recognize errors and discrepancies.
Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to travel and work at customer locations in the District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia area.
High school diploma at minimum, or other related experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of digitization or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Ability to quickly adapt and take initiative to learn new processes.
Flexibility to transition quickly among multiple projects.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Typing speed of 35 words per minute.

Responsibilities

Inventory and prepare hardcopy paper or microform assets for scanning, including removing binding elements, inspecting asset condition, and identifying and reporting discrepancies against inventories or manifests.
Reassemble hardcopy documents and other assets according to digitization project requirements.
Determine or categorize documents from hardcopy assets or scanned images according to project requirements.
Operate digitization hardware to scan paper, microform, and media assets into digital files.
Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of scanned images for quality, orientation, and clarity.
Rework scanned items and perform corrective actions to address issues identified during quality reviews.
Review post-scan output for image deficiencies, processing anomalies, and deliverable image quality and accessibility.
Create metadata through data entry or semi-automated methods according to project requirements.
Create and upload deliverable outputs in accordance with project-specific work instructions.
Identify errors and discrepancies and bring issues to supervisors’ attention.
Work with supervisory staff to manage project quality control and assurance.
Perform beginner-level calibration and troubleshooting of digitization hardware across multiple platforms, and communicate or escalate equipment and software issues to supervisory staff.
Work independently or with a group of scanning operators on one or more project tasks when selected by supervisory staff.
Travel to and work at customer locations in the DC/MD/VA area as required.
Move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.