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LEAD HISTORIAN

U.S. Marine Corps
Quantico, Virginia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Aug 2026Federal job ยท Source: USAJobs.gov
๐Ÿ’ฐ $133,142/yr($102,415/yr โ€“ $133,142/yr)

About the role

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting complex historical information research and analysis using primary and secondary sources; preparing authoritative historical reports, studies, and interpretive products; providing expert historical guidance to leadership; and conducting oral history interviews. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/history-series-0170/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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Source: USAJobs.gov ยท U.S. Office of Personnel Management

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U.S. Marine Corps

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