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Project Manager Records Management Project– Full-Time, Hybrid/Onsite (Washington, DC)

Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex records management project involving multiple interrelated tasks. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and deep expertise in NARA and federal records policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will oversee project execution and ensure compliance with applicable records management regulations.

Responsibilities:
  • Meet regularly with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables.
  • Ensure conformance with program task schedules and deliverables
  • Establish and maintain technical and financial reports to track project progress and communicate updates to management and clients.
  • Organize and delegate responsibilities to team members and oversee successful completion of all assigned tasks.
  • Develop file plans to ensure all records created and used by each program are identified, scheduled, and appropriately maintained.
  • Create records inventories and file plans to ensure program office records are managed according to applicable retention schedules.
  • Oversee records migration, transfer, and destruction processes.
  • Ensure records retention schedules continue to meet agency business needs, adjusting retentions as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with Records Management Staff and records creators to conduct records appraisals using internal and NARA guidelines.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in program and project management support services.
  • Master’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation preferred.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working with government clients is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) policies, regulations, and resources.

Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Records Manager III – Full-Time, On-site (Washington, DC)

Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented Records Manager III to support the organization’s electronic records and information management efforts. This role is responsible for organizing, maintaining, and implementing controls for electronic records, ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and confidentiality of information across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:
  • Organize and maintain electronic records, implementing controls to ensure proper management, security, and compliance.
  • Develop and implement file classification schemes, file plans, and records schedules.
  • Search, locate, retrieve, and deliver records and information in accordance with established procedures and security protocols.
  • Document and preserve metadata to maintain the integrity and traceability of records.
  • Perform appraisal and analysis of information for retention and records scheduling purposes.
  • Ensure records retention schedules continue to meet the evolving business needs of the agency by adjusting retentions and identifying new records series.
  • Collaborate with Records Management Staff, and records creators to conduct records appraisals using internal guidelines and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) standards.
  • Develop file plans to ensure all records created and used by each program are properly identified, scheduled, and maintained, including the creation of records inventories and file plans.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant records management experience, including specialized experience in file plan development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of electronic records systems, metadata standards, and federal records management policies.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining Records Retention Schedules.
  • Experience conducting records appraisals and creating comprehensive file plans and inventories.
  • Knowledge of best practices for storage, retrieval, protection, preservation, and destruction of records.
  • Preferred: Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation.

Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Records Management Specialist Full-Time, On-site (Washington, DC)

Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented Records Management Specialist to support the organization’s records lifecycle management and compliance efforts. This role is responsible for the searching, maintenance, and retrieval of records, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, and supporting the implementation of electronic document management systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Prior experience in editing, drafting, and writing file plans, records inventories, records schedules and performing a wide variety of analytical studies and
  • Develop and maintain file classification schemes, file plans, and records schedules.
  • Document and preserve metadata to ensure the integrity and traceability of records.
  • Draft records management artifacts in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements.
  • Conduct analytical studies and projects to improve records management processes and controls.
  • Ensure records retention schedules meet the evolving business needs of the agency by adjusting retentions and identifying new records series.
  • Perform specialized tasks including editing, drafting, and writing file plans, records inventories, and records schedules.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant records management experience, including experience with file plan development and drafting records management artifacts.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Preferred: Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining Records Retention Schedules.
  • Experience conducting records appraisals and creating comprehensive file plans and inventories.

Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Records and Information Manager – Full-Time, On-site (Washington, DC)

Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented Records and Information Manager to lead and oversee large, complex records management initiatives. This role is responsible for planning, staffing, and managing enterprise-level records management systems, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment across multiple teams and projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage large-scale records management tasks or multiple concurrent projects involving professionals, paraprofessionals, and clerical personnel.
  • Develop and update records management systems at the enterprise level or for major organizational components.
  • Oversee all operational aspects of records management, including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
  • Ensure alignment of records management practices with organizational goals and federal standards.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of records management solutions.
  • Collaborate with Records Management Staff and records creators to conduct records appraisals in accordance with internal guidelines and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) standards.
  • Develop comprehensive file plans and inventories to ensure all records are properly identified, scheduled, and maintained.
  • Manage the storage, retrieval, protection, preservation, and destruction of records in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Supervise and manage personnel involved in records management support services.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing records management support services.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation.
  • Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining Records Retention Schedules.
  • Experience conducting records appraisals and creating comprehensive file plans and inventories.
  • Knowledge of best practices for storage, retrieval, protection, preservation, and destruction of records.
  • Ensure records retention schedules continue to meet the evolving business needs of the agency by adjusting retentions as necessary and identifying new records series.
  • Collaborate with Records Management Staff, designees, and records creators to conduct records appraisals in accordance with internal guidelines and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) standards.
  • Develop and implement file plans to ensure all records created and used by each program are properly identified, scheduled, and maintained.
  • Create and maintain records inventories and file plans to support efficient records management.
  • Oversee the storage, retrieval, protection, preservation, and authorized destruction of records in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Provide supervision and management of personnel involved in records management activities, ensuring high performance and adherence to standards.

Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Legal Reference and Research Librarian – Full-Time, On-site (Washington, DC)

Cadence Group is seeking a highly skilled Legal Reference and Research Librarian to support a federal law library in Washington, DC. This role provides advanced legal and legislative research services, supports front desk operations, and collaborates closely with attorneys, economists, paralegals, statisticians, and other Justice Department staff across multiple divisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical abilities, extensive experience with legal research tools, and exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform front desk support and provide legal, congressional, legislative history, and/or regulatory research services.
  • Conduct legal and non-legal reference work and support reference development initiatives.
  • Deliver reference and research services using a wide range of electronic resources, including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and HeinOnline.
  • Utilize West’s Key Number System and CLEAR Investigative database software.
  • Research and identify potential expert witnesses for Justice Department litigation.
  • Conduct complex legal research and legislative analysis on current and historical topics across divisions such as Civil Appellate, Criminal, National Security, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Environmental and Natural Resources, Civil Rights, and others.
  • Locate specialized or technical information from diverse published, unpublished, and electronic sources.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, economists, paralegals, statisticians, research assistants, law interns, and field office staff.
  • Respond to inquiries in person, by telephone, and through virtual communication tools.
Qualifications:
  • Strong understanding of federal and state court systems, docket sheets, case progression, filing types, and legal terminology.
  • Expertise in locating legal resources and government documents using platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and HeinOnline.
  • Knowledge of complex reference tools and specialized finding aids.
  • Extensive legal research experience required.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Proficient in locating both print and electronic resources, including West’s Key Number System.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with attorneys, economists, paralegals, statisticians, interns, and research staff.
  • High proficiency in using free government resources such as GPO FDsys, Congress.gov, and regulatory agency websites.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Factiva, EBSCO, ProQuest Congressional, Google Scholar, and related platforms.
  • Experience working within a federal government agency highly desired.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience fulfilling library reference and research requests.
  • Accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science required.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.

Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Project Manager – Full-Time, Hybrid/Onsite (Washington, DC)

Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex records management projects involving multiple interrelated tasks. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and deep expertise in NARA and federal records policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will oversee project execution and ensure compliance with applicable records management regulations.

Responsibilities:
  • Meet regularly with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables.
  • Ensure conformance with program task schedules and deliverables.
  • Establish and maintain technical and financial reports to track project progress and communicate updates to management and clients.
  • Organize and delegate responsibilities to team members and oversee successful completion of all assigned tasks.
  • Develop file plans to ensure all records created and used by each program are identified, scheduled, and appropriately maintained.
  • Create records inventories and file plans to ensure program office records are managed according to applicable retention schedules.
  • Oversee records migration, transfer, and destruction processes.
  • Ensure records retention schedules continue to meet agency business needs, adjusting retentions as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with Records Management Staff and records creators to conduct records appraisals using internal and NARA guidelines.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in program and project management support services.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Preferred: Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working with government clients is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) policies, regulations, and resources.

Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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