Historian/Author Jobs

Job Title: Historian/Author Job Summary: This position is in support of the Publications Program, Historical Office of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The Publications Program within the Historical Office seeks support to assist with research and writing of Volume XIII in the Secretaries of Defense Historical Series. Responsibilities Include: Working in coordination with a co-author to perform research in published literature and unclassified and classified primary source material, including records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and other DoD elements, material from Presidential libraries and various U.S. Government agencies, and manuscript and archival material from private repositories Editing and revising manuscript chapters of other volumes in the Secretaries of Defense Historical Series Conducting oral history interviews Preparing draft chapters, preface, and bibliography based on research - including endnotes and applicable tables, charts, photographs, and captions-and reviewing and incorporating as editorial comments on previously drafted chapters Required Qualifications and Skills: Active security clearance PhD degree in history, international relations, or a related field The ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance 5+ years of experience in the history of the nation's national security policy, conflicts, foreign affairs, or governmental affairs 5+ years of research and writing experience in the fields of national security policy, conflicts, foreign affairs, or in governmental affairs This must include experience conducting research in diplomatic, defense, or military records in official national archives or in private repositories Must be able to provide 3 published, topically relevant historical articles or one book of appropriate subject matter published by a commercial or academic press or a government history office 1+ years of experience planning and preparing for oral history interviews; developing questions; coordinating directly with, or through the staff of, interviewees; and using oral history transcripts in historical analysis Experience is evidenced by formal oral history course work at the graduate level and conducting oral history interviews in support of a research project, or by employment in a position incorporating oral history as a primary duty Desired: An active Top Secret clearance Work Setting and Environment: Monday - Friday, normal working hours Work is to be performed onsite in OSD offices at the Pentagon, with potential travel for interviews and research How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You: FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business. FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more! FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with FedWriters and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for the position, please call (703) 872-7848. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. FedWriters is a federal contractor seeking veteran referrals.