USAJOBS · 17 hours ago
Digital Projects Coordinator
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $187K/yrThe Library of Congress is seeking a Digital Projects Coordinator for the Digital Collections Management & Services Division. This role involves managing complex projects related to the lifecycle of digital content, collaborating with various teams to improve digital workflows, and providing expert guidance on digital preservation practices.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple complex projects involving the lifecycle management of digital content
Serves as a project leader or team leader for working groups, task forces, or ad hoc groups which have been assigned responsibility for specific digital media content development and/or lifecycle management projects or tasks
Coordinates the details involved in special projects, defining tasks/assignments
Identifies, develops, and implements options for improving the performance of the plan/projects
Communicates orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical staff concerning the management of digital collection activities
Works with staff to develop solutions for transfer, processing, and managing a wide variety of digital content from varied acquisitions sources
Serves as product owner and/or subject matter expert for development projects to support the lifecycle management of digital content
Works collaboratively inside and outside the project team and program areas to facilitate and encourage the development and implementation of institution-wide and national best practices and standards
Provides expert guidance in the resolution of complex problems or issues impacting the lifecycle management of digital content
Troubleshoots problems with existing and proposed workflows for content managed throughout curatorial units or within the division
Analyzes and participates in the development of appropriate guidelines, standards and mechanisms for setting program priorities
Creates innovative tools/approaches to digital preservation lifecycle implementation within the broad framework of program strategies and goals
Advises top management on major issues related to the acquisition and lifecycle management of digital content
Applying broad knowledge of digital libraries and technical solutions, provides expert analysis and advice and develops solutions to solve complex issues and problems associated with digital lifecycle management across the agency
Develops specialized knowledge in digital formats as needed in order to support digital library programs
Identifies and applies new analytical techniques to address situations that are unique or not previously encountered
Researches new developments in library and information technologies, particularly as they apply to digital content preservation and lifecycle management
Based on digital library trends, operations, and changing program requirements, identifies relevant issues to management
Collects, analyzes and evaluates input from stakeholders and makes authoritative recommendations to management
Oversees the development of business requirements related to the management of digital content
Directs studies and testing of digital library best practices and standards
Develops cost estimates and IT investment packages to support digital content acquisition and curation programs
Serves as advisor and liaison to the Chief, Digital Collections Management & Services on matters pertaining to digital collections lifecycle activities
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Library staff at multiple levels and across service unit lines and industry professionals on digital collections management
Participates in internal and external collaborative efforts focused on the management of digital content
Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with librarians, IT, digital acquisition specialists and industry professionals in order to share resources and information
Serves as a principal liaison for the organization at professional conferences, seminars, and exhibits to make presentations or for professional development to keep abreast of current trends in technology
Performs various duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of digital collections management principles and practices
Ability to perform project management functions
Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions to plan and carry out digital collections management programs and initiatives
Ability to interact collaboratively with others at all levels
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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