Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Information Research Specialist 2 opportunity in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Work Location: Onsite

Organization/Group: Q-20-PO

Work Schedule: 4/10 schedule

Summary:

The Information Research Specialists will support a collection logistics, indexing, and inventory project. These positions will help coordinate boxed materials for offsite storage, maintain barcode and inventory records, support onsite indexing, and assist with quality control of outsourced indexed records before records are uploaded into library systems.

This role is a good fit for candidates who are detail-oriented, organized, experienced with data entry and/or logistics experience, and able to carefully follow established procedures. Library experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Track and coordinate boxes of documents prepared for offsite storage.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets of box barcodes and inventory data.
• Prepare boxes and materials for shipment, storage, or other approved handling.
• Upload box and inventory data into an online system.
• Communicate with an offsite storage vendor, LANL groups, and local project teams.
• Help review and coordinate work completed by student workers or project assistants, without serving as an official supervisor.
• Index reports onsite, including reports that may contain Controlled Unclassified Information.
• Review indexed records received from an outsourced indexing vendor for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Manage special records or archive collections and perform technical information research and retrieval both from a wide variety of collections to meet the information needs of Laboratory staff and external customers.
• May perform information research for content across diverse systems and retrieval and distribution of significant quantities of legacy and current classified records, archives, or technical reports.
• Develop and maintain specialized information retrieval strategies including interactions with professional networks and key contacts, capture metrics to meet objectives of the archives or records management program, and participate in special projects associated with the access and usage of information through project lifecycle.
• May provide support to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator, responding to FOIA or other information release requests.
• Assist in development of organizational procedures and participates in inventories and audits.
• Distribute information to customers following well-established procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A full understanding of technical information research including a working knowledge of other related fields.
• Strong attention to detail; accurate data entry experience; strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and protocols
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or similar tools
• Ability to lift boxes up to 25 pounds.

Desired Qualifications:

·       Experience with indexing, metadata entry, inventory tracking, or quality control

·       Experience following procedures for controlled information

·       Library experience

Other Job Requirements:

• United States Citizenship

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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