Historian - Partnerships And Innovation

Overview

Join the HJF Team!

 

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

 

HJF is seeking a Historian to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Partnerships and Innovation Directorate (DPAA PI). HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to DPAA. The Historian gathers historical data from various sources to answer questions about historical events. Facilitates the collection and evaluation of source information from written records, physical artifacts, and other types of evidence during historical investigations. Assists in the analysis and interpretation of historical information to determine its authenticity and significance.

 

The DPAA is the US Department of Defense Agency responsible for the recovery and identification of fallen US service members from WWII to the gulf war. Its mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel to their families and the nation. To accomplish this, the DPAA sends out organic and partner investigation and recovery missions worldwide, and recovered material is analyzed in the state-of-the-art DPAA laboratory. DPAA expands its recovery and identification capacity and capabilities through various innovation initiatives, and partners with research and academic institutes to address research requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains day-to-day communications, relationships, and coordination with individual Research Partners and the execution of associated Partner Research Projects. Schedules and runs meetings with Research Partners.
• Provides expert level support and guidance in the process of shaping and executing Partner Research projects.
• Assist the DPAA Partnerships and Innovation Directorate in establishing and maintaining systems for monitoring partnership historical research projects and other Directorate activities.
• Facilitates and coordinates a portfolio of Partner Research projects, including maintaining a schedule for the receipt of progress reporting, document transfer, and the receipt and initial review of project deliverables from Research Partners. 
• Responsible for ensuring the status of all these matters are captured in Directorate and Agency tracking systems and databases and will notify the appropriate Directorate personnel of any delays or issues associated with these activities based on analysis of project execution.
• Assists with planning and ensuring the successful implementation of partnership efforts relating to all aspects of the accounting mission, to include supporting partner reporting needed by other Agency Directorates and offices
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

• These activities require familiarity with the SOPs, reporting requirements, and case management systems that support the Agency, experience with Agency data base systems and processes, and a demonstrated knowledge of the Agency's accounting practices and processes.
• Experience in collaborating with researchers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.
• Interdisciplinary educational and/or research experience is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Specialized in US military history strongly preferred. 
• Subject Matter Expert on WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, and ideally the Gulf War. 

 

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Qualifications

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
• This position is telework friendly but will require someone who can be on-site at one of the following locations: Joint Base Pearl-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii; Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska; or at the SCIF in Arlington, Virginia. 

 

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree is required, preferably in History. Doctoral Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required. 

  

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

 

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

 

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

 

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer

Employment Type: FULL_TIME