Records and Information Management Specialist

$59,966 - $107,590/Yr

Defense Logistics Agency - Battle Creek, MI

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Battle Creek, MI

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Records and Information Management Specialist at the Department of Defense is responsible for managing the lifecycle of electronic and physical records and information resources. This role involves ensuring compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and DLA records retention policies, while also advising commanders on the status of their Records and Information Management (RIM) program. The specialist will track metrics, coordinate records transfers, and provide training to Records Coordinators, contributing to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the RIM program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert on the lifecycle of electronic and physical records and information resources.
• Manage the DLA Records and Information Management (RIM) program within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and DLA records retention policies and procedures.
• Advise Commanders/Directors on the status of their RIM program and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Track and report metrics for the RIM program.
• Coordinate and document the transfer of records to and retrievals from the Federal Records Center (FRC).
• Conduct comprehensive records and information asset inventories and reviews.
• Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel to ensure litigation holds and freezes are applied to records.
• Oversee and validate access to electronic records and information maintained in the Records Management Application (RMA).
• Conduct initial and/or reinforcement training to Records Coordinators as required.

Requirements

• Specialized experience in Records and Information Management principles and practices.
• Experience advising on RIM program status and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to coordinate records and information asset inventories and ensure compliance with retention policies.
• Familiarity with information technology systems related to information governance and data strategy.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with electronic records management systems.
• Knowledge of federal records retention policies and procedures.
• Ability to conduct training sessions effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to support federal careers.