Historian

As a NASA Historian in NASA History Office in the History and Information Services Division, you will work with the NASA Chief Historian to support the function across the agency by researching, evaluating, documenting, and preserving the institutional memory of the agency, aggressively seeking out needed information that is important to the agency's history, and communicating that history to internal and external stakeholders.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Research and prepare scholarly narratives or documentary histories for publication.
• Conduct intensive study and critical analysis of source material. Determine accuracy, authenticity, and value of material. Apply specialized knowledge of historiographic research methods. Prepare documents to accompany historical narrative.
• Respond to requests for information. Research and answer inquiries for historical information for the center, agency, and public. Quickly and accurately synthesize information from sources to express conclusions in a format appropriate to audience.
• Conduct professional oral history interviews with NASA leadership, employees, and program/project team members as appropriate.
• Work with local, regional, and Agency level stakeholders to determine and promote the effective use of history in internal decision-making and management, as well as in public communication and outreach.
• Assist with the planning, organization, and participation in NASA History sponsored symposia, workshops, and conferences.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.