Digital Systems Archivist

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Digital Systems Archivist with a Secret security clearance to support KDS and our government customer at Fort McNair, Washington, DC.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) seeks Digital Systems Specialists to support the administration, optimization, and AI-readiness of its large-scale digital collections within the AHRO-C and AHRO-U platforms. CMH’s holdings exceed 150 million files, with monthly growth of approximately 10,000 files. These collections are critical to CMH’s mission to preserve and provide access to the Army’s historical record and to respond rapidly to Requests for Information (RFIs).

The specialists will deliver expertise in digital systems administration, database optimization, metadata processing, workflow automation, user training, analytics, and executive dashboard development to ensure these collections are organized, discoverable, and high performing.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Digital Systems Management & Data Organization:

Manage and organize AHRO-C and AHRO-U digital collections

Help organize and structure digital collections by creating and maintaining clear systems for how information is labeled and stored (metadata and indexing).

Support the management and upkeep of digital storage systems to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently, making it easier to find and preserve content over time.

Manage storage allocation and support data migration activities

Digital Content Processing & Integration:

Process and integrate new digital materials into AHRO platforms

Map and transform metadata for ingestion

Conduct data validation, version control, and backup management

Born-Digital Data Management:

Process born-digital content from Military History Detachments (MHDs)

Validate compliance with technical and classification requirements

Implement indexing, tagging, and metadata enrichment processes

Digital Research & System Operations:

Support the CMH RFI cell with advanced search and retrieval capabilities

Maintain search indexes and discovery tools

Document system search methodologies

Analytics & Dashboard Development:

Collect and analyze performance metrics and usage statistics

Maintain executive dashboards for leadership

Generate automated reports on collection growth, utilization, and engagement

Recommend system performance optimizations

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or related field from an accredited institution

Minimum 2 years’ experience with digital collection systems and database management

Experience with metadata systems, digital content management, and database administration

Proven experience with large-scale digital systems and data workflows

Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen

Clearance Requirement:

Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certifications (e.g., SAA Digital Archives Specialist, Microsoft, Oracle)

Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Familiarity with federal information systems and DoD classification standards

Knowledge of AHRO or similar military digital collection platforms

Analytics, data visualization, and dashboard development experience

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.