The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has an opening in the Digital Preservation Unit for a GS-12 Digital Preservation Specialist.

As a Digital Preservation Specialist you will:

• Analyze, develop, and propose appropriate strategies, risk criteria, and standards for the preservation of electronic record holdings.
• Perform assessments and develop recommendations for software tools and system functionality for digital preservation operations, including format characterization, format conversion, auditing and reporting, and machine learning that can assist in the automation of preservation risk assessment and identification of trigger conditions.
• Conduct research and prepare information on a variety of topics related to digital preservation for a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations, publications, social media postings, etc. on topics related to digital preservation initiatives and operations.

The job is located in College Park, MD and is telework eligible per Agency policy. The salary range is $99,200 - $128,956 per year.

The posting closes on December 4, 2024.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/820723400 (General public)

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/820723300 (Competitive service federal employees, veterans, and other status candidates)