MANTECH is seeking a talented and motivated
Cultural Resources Specialist to join our team in supporting the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation and related cultural resource management consultation requirements. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects for the Department of Defense (DoD). This position can be remote or based in either
Honolulu, HI., or
Solana Beach, CA.
Work on impactful projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), serving as a technical analyst for cultural resource-related projects, contributing to environmental compliance efforts and supporting senior staff in managing Section 106 requirements.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Assist in writing cultural resource sections of NEPA documents and support the development of environmental impact analyses to ensure NEPA compliance
- Assist in managing Section 106 compliance requirements and the development of Memoranda of Agreement and/or Programmatic Agreements
- Coordinate with archaeological subcontractors for field projects, assisting in the oversight of survey plan development, data collection, field inventory, monitoring, and site mitigation
- Provide technical expertise to internal teams to ensure all work adheres to federal, state, and DoD standards
- Support project management tasks including scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring the timely delivery of reports under tight deadlines
- Conduct archaeological fieldwork and site visits in various environments to perform cultural resource assessments
- Travel within the Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside the Contiguous United States (OCONUS) for site visits and client meetings up to 20%-25%
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited university in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field (required to meet SOI (Secretary of Interior) Standards).
- 5+ years of professional experience in cultural resource management
- Demonstrated experience in archaeological fieldwork and monitoring
- Demonstrated experience in data collection and technical report writing for specialized archaeological deliverables, such as technical memorandums, monitoring reports, and treatment/discovery plans
- Demonstrated experience in Section 106 consultation with SHPO, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and/or Tribes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience writing NEPA cultural resource sections
- Experience with GIS data collection software
- Experience with environmental compliance and permitting specifically for Department of Defense (DoD) projects
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong initiative, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving abilities under tight deadlines
Security Clearance Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Physical Requirements
- The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations
- Ability to conduct site visits and fieldwork in various environments related to cultural resource assessments is also required
