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
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