Research Assistant
Location: Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET clearance required at time of application
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in History, Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting research in national security, diplomatic, or military history, including archival research.
At least one published article demonstrating analytical writing on national security or defense topics.
Two years of experience in planning and conducting oral history interviews for historical research.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct original research and draft historical products including information papers, reference responses, and web content.
Update and maintain historical databases such as the Foreign Travels of the Secretaries of Defense and DoD Key Officials.
Prepare for, conduct, and process oral history interviews with current and former DoD leaders.
Develop and edit historical content for internal and public-facing exhibits and displays.
Assist with event logistics and content development for the DoD History Speaker Series.