Historian

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NOTE: This position has the option of being based out of the DPAA’s Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii or Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska locations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• 5 years of professional historical research experience (includes educational experience)  
• Masters’ degree in History or related field with a strong understanding of US Military History, preference for research background in WWII-Pacific Theatre, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War
• Strong written and oral communication skills evidenced by publication and conference presentation record
• Demonstrated history of writing for a wide, non-specialist audience
• Knowledge of relevant primary and secondary source material
• Experience with archival research
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills
• Able to work well independently as well as in a team environment

Critical Work Responsibilities:

• Perform complex historical research into locating and identifying missing service members from past conflicts in order to advance Fullest Possible Accounting objectives
• Assignments include, but are not limited to: historical reports, documentary research, interpreting oral histories, secondary source readings, geographically bounded studies, case narrative development, data management, peer review, and briefings to Agency leadership.
• Protect the organization by keeping information confidential
• Follow all client policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned consistent with the position for which you were hired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience
• Ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material
• Ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research
• Knowledge of professional writing styles based on experience
• Exceptional abilities in oral and written communication, and the ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences
• Computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• A demonstrated history of initiative and achievement
• A demonstrated history of working independently with client staff
• Experience working independently with minimal direction or supervision
• Experience supporting and anticipating client needs and demonstrating problem-solving skills
• Experience performing tasks under tight deadlines and managing shifting priorities