GEOINT History Program Specialist (Senior-level) - NGA - WASH

Masego•Springfield, VA

8d•$147,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Masego is seeking a Senior-level TS/SCI-cleared GEOINT History Program Specialist to join their team. This role supports the NGA Historian in managing and executing the historical program, encompassing research, writing, curation, and operations. The specialist will lead efforts to manage the material culture aspects of NGA’s history, maintain the archives and associated materials in the Historical Research Center, and preserve and communicate NGA’s history to employees and for public affairs missions. Key responsibilities include content development and execution, Historical Research Center management, museum management, and archiving and curation. As the senior historian, this role provides oversight of history services within the contract, including AP Style copy editing.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in History, Geography, Library Science, Museum Studies, Museum Science, or a related field.
A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in the career field of history, geography, library science, museum studies, or museum science role.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have 8+ years of direct museum practice, artifact preservation, curation, or history-related positions.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.
A high degree of accuracy and thoroughness when completing tasks such as inventorying and entering records metadata, or recording the origins and significance of archival materials.
The ability to assist with multiple tasks and prioritize assignments effectively in a fast-paced support role.
Organize archival records and apply the proper classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
The ability to build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and community partners.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while also functioning as a collaborative and reliable team member.
Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language.
Experience managing smaller projects from start to finish, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Willingness to take a polygraph test.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, and execute a high volume of historical content illustrating NGA’s history for both internal and external audiences, including articles, brochures, social media posts, podcast production, website content, museum exhibits, and museum tour guides.
Manage the artifact section of the Historical Research Center, including storage and curation requirements, and assist the NGA Historian in refining internal charge out and external loan procedures for artifacts.
Perform archival management, artifact curation, and preservation, including processing, inventorying, and organizing all archival records and historical artifacts.
Locate new materials and advise government customers on acquisition, preservation, and display possibilities.
Identify items for deaccession and manage the process for proper removal.
Collaborate with other museums on loans, exhibits, artifact solicitation, and advise in acquisition decisions.
Research, develop, and produce historical displays, posters, exhibits, and museum experiences.
Conduct guided museum tours and create museum-specific communications about the NGA history program.
Provide copy editing and quality assurance for all history program products.
Support the NGA Historian on inventorying and accountability procedures for historical artifacts in NGA custody, including measurement metrics and assisting in history program audits.