Digitization Specialist active TS

Progressive Technology Federal Systems•McLean, VA

16h•$78,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

PTFS has an immediate opening for a Digitization Specialist 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 full-time and on-site in the Warrenton, Virginia area, with travel and work at customer locations in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia area as required. The specialist prepares, scans, categorizes, and reassembles paper and other media assets; creates metadata and deliverable outputs; and performs quality assurance of scanned images and final outputs. The role also supports project tracking, production standards, staff training, and day-to-day digitization operations, and may involve working independently or with scanning operators on one or more projects.

Requirements

At least 3 years of digitization or equivalent work experience is preferred.
At least 3 years with an active TS Poly clearance in good standing.
Knowledge of Windows OS and Windows-based applications, including Word and Excel.
Knowledge of converting paper, photographs, microfilm, microfiche, slides, video, audio, and other assets into digital files using scanners, hardware, and software.
English language proficiency.
High school diploma at minimum, or other related experience.
Attention to detail, common sense, and ability to recognize errors and discrepancies.
Ability to pick up and move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to travel to and work at customer locations in the DC/MD/VA area.

Nice To Haves

Ability to quickly adapt and take initiative to learn new processes.
Flexibility to transition quickly among multiple projects.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
Typing speed of 35 WPM.

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 paper documents or assets according to project requirements.
Determine or categorize hardcopy assets or scanned images according to project requirements.
Operate digitization hardware to scan paper, microform, and media assets.
Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of scanned images for quality, orientation, clarity, and compliance with project requirements.
Perform rework and corrective actions to address issues identified during QC/QA review.
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 QC/QA.
Calibrate scanning hardware across multiple platforms and perform intermediate troubleshooting and maintenance to address low-to-mid-level issues; communicate or escalate hardware and software matters to Digitization management.
Assist Digitization management with day-to-day project operations in a Team Lead/Supervisor capacity, including scanning, indexing, quality control, and review of client deliverables before delivery.
Assist with developing, evaluating, and enforcing production work standards and workflow.
Assist with project tracking and analysis of project-specific metrics, and monitor and communicate project status and risks to Digitization management.
Assist in training new staff and supporting ongoing projects; assess employee development and provide feedback to Digitization management for performance appraisals.
Work independently or with a group of scanning operators on a specific project or multiple project tasks, as assigned.