Historian: Naval History and Heritage Command

Recent Grads program: Post-secondary students and recent graduates that have been awarded a degree from qualifying educational institutions within two years, extended to four years for those who have completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years.

Did you graduate in the last 2 years? Veterans are extended to 6 years!

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/790138800

Duties

  • You will plan, research, and prepare monographs, articles, briefings, and papers that furnish historical background, data, and analysis.
  • You will work with the section lead and Branch leadership to determine projects and research topics.
  • You will analyze historical documents and investigate past events.
  • You will prepare analytical products on conflicts, events, and topics in U.S. naval history of lasting relevance to Navy leaders and planners.
  • You will provide updates on progress of historical projects to the section lead.
  • You will respond to naval history inquiries from executives and action officers.
  • You will conduct oral histories, including participating in interviews, preparing interview questions, and processing interviews.
  • You will perform varied duties designed to hone knowledge and skill in applying historical methodology.
  • You will conduct research at various records repositories and libraries.
  • You will establish the relative values and importance of historical facts uncovered as a result of research in order to present an objective and complete picture of the specific subject matter.
  • You will work as part of a larger team collaborating on assignments and integrating different approaches into one consistent and cohesive project.