Research Support Specialist / Librarian

Incumbent will provide Research Support Services to the Corporate Operations Department, Corporate Communications Division (Code 103) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) located in Dahlgren, King George Co., Virginia.

Code 103 provides strategic counsel and execution of communications for NSWCDD and is responsible for informing, promoting, and marketing the successes of NSWCDD Dahlgren, NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity (DNA), and its 9,000-member workforce.

Job Description:

• Provide ongoing maintenance activities of a technical library collection, including collection and document development, cataloging, processing, circulation, deletion, and disposal.
• Research technical reference requests via online/internet researching methods, as well as hardcopy/primary source research methods.
• Access multiple government document repositories, such as Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), Windchill, and Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST)
• Provide support to maintain print collections, online collections and subscriptions, to include sources such as the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) and the Library of Congress.
• Scan documents, catalog images, and write/index metadata.
• Access classified work areas as needed and provide controlled inventory services in support of NSWCDD
• Develop and maintain an archival process in accordance with the National Archives and Records Administration for storing and retrieving physical and digital artifacts, to include photographs, newspapers, documents, and videos and assisting in migration to
  online systems.
• Research, examine, and retrieve artifacts from the National Archives and other repositories
• Interface with the community to acquire artifacts, communicate organizational history, document history through research and oral interviews, curate and display
  heritage exhibits, and distribute contents to appropriate repositories.

Required Skills and/or Experience:

• 4+ years related experience in research support, library, historic preservation, or technical information profession
• Experience with the following is highly desirable:
  • Cataloging web page research
  • Creating and managing web page links
  • Develop responses to inquiries and data calls concerning web pages

Degree Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Historic Preservation, or Humanities

Must be a US Citizen

An active SECRET clearance is required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.