Archivist IV - Scientific and Technical Information

• Categorize, organize, and manage new data and legacy collections containing scientific and technical information in both digital and physical formats.
• Apply standardized archival practices to ensure data integrity, accessibility, preservation, and long-term usability.
• Identify, classify, and properly label collections in accordance with federal classification guidelines and agency-specific security requirements.
• Implement and monitor safeguard measures for classified information, including controlled access, secure storage environments, and proper handling protocols.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and metadata to support traceability, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Ensure all archival processes comply with governmental policies and regulations governing classified materials, scientific and technical records, and mandatory records-retention schedules.
• Coordinate secure transfer, declassification review, or approved destruction of records based on authorized disposition instructions.
• Collaborate with program offices, security personnel, and records management officials to ensure consistent compliance with federal archival standards.
• Evaluate collections for historical, operational, or long-term scientific value to support retention decisions.
• Support inspections, audits, and reporting activities related to classified records, archival management, and information security.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Must hold a Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated knowledge of both physical and digital archives, electronic records management, metadata standards and digital preservation practice. Demonstrated knowledge of the federal records lifecycle. including disposition schedules and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with classified materials and understanding of required protective measures (e.g., access controls, secure handling, storage, transmission requirements).
• Ability to apply governmental policies governing STI, records management, and classification.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage complex collections.
• Good oral and written communications

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited program with a concentration in information science, archives management, or digital curation