History Program Specialist (Museum Curator)
Parsons
- Agency: Parsons
- Location: US, VA
- Salary: $104K - $181K
- Type: full-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-06-11
Job Description
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Job Description:
The GEOINT
His
t
o
ry Program
S
pecialist
- Mid,
is responsible for
the
development
and execution of the
his
t
o
ri
cal program, from research and writing to curation and operations
.
T
his
individual supports the operation and maintenance of the Customer
his
t
o
ry archives and all associated material
residing
in the
His
t
o
ri
cal Research Center, and to preserve and communicate Customer's
his
t
o
ry to Customer's employees and public affairs mission both
internally and
externally
.
Duties include content development and execution, museum support, and
His
t
o
ri
cal Research Center archiving and curation
.
Duties Include:
Content Development & Execution: Research, develop,
and
execute a high volume of
his
t
o
ri
cal content illustrating Customer's
his
t
o
ry for both internal and external audiences
.
Products include articles, brochures, social media posts, podcast production, website content, museum exhibits, and museum tour guides.
His
t
o
ri
cal Research Center Archiving: Archival processing, customary basic preservation procedures, inventorying and entering records metadata,
assisting
in collaborative efforts with Customer Records Management and the National Archives. Organize archival records and apply the proper classification systems to
facilitate
access to archival materials while providing reference services and
assistance
for users needing archival materials
.
Research and record the origins and
his
t
o
ri
cal significance of archival materials
.
Answer and receive external phone/email inquiries and ability to conduct the background research to generate a response.
His
t
o
ri
cal Research Center Curation: Record processing for artifacts and
assistance
with the inventorying and enforcing accountability procedures for
his
t
o
ri
cal artifacts in Customer custody
.
Ensuring measurement and metrics are accurately recorded. Locate new materials and advise government customers on acquisition, preservation, and display possibilities
.
Assist the Program Manager and Customer
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t
o
ri
a
n
on Customer's
his
t
o
ry audit including attending meetings, working with auditors
, and performing
curation inspections as required
.
Work deaccessions forms and reports for items along with managing the removal process from start to finish.
Customer Museum Support
: Work
with other museums on loans, exhibits, artifact solicitation, and advise in acquisition decisions. T
his
also includes researching, developing, and producing
his
t
o
ri
cal displays, posters, exhibits, museum experiences, and any museum specific communications about Customer
his
t
o
ry program. Provide guided tours of the museum and exhibits.
Required Skills:
Education: A
minimum of a
bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in
His
t
o
ry, Geography, Library Science, Museum Studies, Museum Science, or a related field
.
1-year experience in the career field of curation or a certificate from an approved technical curatorial program in museum management
required
.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the career field of
his
t
o
ry, geography, library science, museum studies, or museum science role
.
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, the candidate must have 5+ years of direct museum practice, artifact preservation, curation, or
his
t
o
ry-related positions.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.
Attention to Detail: A high degree of accuracy and thoroughness when completing tasks such as inventorying and entering
records metadata or
recording the origins and significance of archival materials.
Organizational Skills: The ability to
assist
with multiple tasks and prioritize assignments effectively in a fast-paced support role
.
Organize archival records and apply the proper classification systems to
facilitate
access to archival materials.
Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and community partners.
Written and Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language.
Desired Skills:
Current/Active TS/SCI clearance or higher.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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