Collections Management Specialist

SNA International is seeking a Collections Management Specialist to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), Scientific Analysis (SA) Directorate at the Nebraska Laboratory on a full-time temporary basis. This on-site role supports the physical and intellectual control of anatomical, synoptic (nonbiological), and text-based reference collections used in forensic and scientific casework.

This position is on-site in Omaha, Nebraska.

• Catalogue, inventory, and curate the synoptic (i.e., nonbiological material) collection at the Nebraska Laboratory. Using imaging equipment (e.g., photography, variable light source) as part of cataloguing and curation duties.
• Develop reference collection database/datasheets that include developing a database or data sheet and find aids, which will be used by the DPAA SA to track, manage, and control the reference collections.
• Assist DPAA SA Quality Assurance personnel with maintenance of anatomical reference collections, providing subject matter expert-level guidance on appropriate archival and curation techniques to maximize preservation of collection materials.
• Support maintenance of the reference (text-based collections) library at the Nebraska Laboratory.
• Assist with the research, identification, and procurement of reference books for addition to the SA library catalogue.
• Utilize imaging equipment to document reference materials.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts from across the Agency to enhance the overall Agency-wide research projects.
• Provide a final report documenting inventories, metrics, processes, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• B.A./B.S. in appropriate discipline, such as Museum studies, anthropology, library science, or a related field with demonstrated experience in collections management.

This is a temporary, full-time position expected to conclude in May 2027. Continuation beyond this date is not guaranteed and is dependent on contract requirements.

Please submit a cover letter along with your CV. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.