Records Management Specialist – Washington, DC (Onsite) | Active Top Secret Clearance Required | Full-Time

 

We are seeking a Records Management Specialist to support a federal Records and Information Management (RIM) program. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience managing records throughout their lifecycle, supporting digitization efforts, and ensuring compliance with federal records management requirements.

The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively to support records inventories, electronic records management initiatives, records disposition activities, and information governance projects in a secure federal environment.

What You'll Do
  • Support records management operations and projects across the organization.
  • Conduct records inventories and assist with file plan development.
  • Organize, maintain, retrieve, and archive physical and electronic records.
  • Apply records retention schedules and disposition requirements.
  • Support document digitization, scanning, indexing, metadata application, and quality control reviews.
  • Maintain records in electronic records management systems and repositories.
  • Prepare reports, inventories, and records management documentation.
  • Assist with training and awareness initiatives related to records management.
  • Ensure compliance with federal records management policies and information security requirements.
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders and project team members to achieve program objectives.
Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 2 years of Records and Information Management experience.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting federal records management programs.
  • Familiarity with NARA requirements, records schedules, and records disposition processes.
  • Experience with electronic records management systems, SharePoint, or document management platforms.
  • Experience supporting records digitization and electronic records initiatives.
Security Requirements
  • Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance prior to onboarding.
  • Must successfully complete a Tier 5 (T5) Background Investigation.
  • Must comply with all applicable security requirements governing access to classified and sensitive information.
Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to support a mission-focused federal program at the forefront of records management modernization and digital transformation. You'll work alongside experienced professionals while helping ensure the integrity, accessibility, and compliance of critical government information assets.
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 – Washington, DC | Full-Time | Hybrid

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.
  • 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.
  • Manage large collections of both analog and electronic records throughout their lifecycle; maintain proper controls for records storage and access; applying records schedules to the appraisal and classification of records; identifying records, non-records, and personal papers.
  • Organizing and describing information collections using appropriate metadata; protecting classified and sensitive information and systems from unauthorized access.
  • Provide training and developmental resources to users on Records Management topics; and ensure that all recordkeeping practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in managing professional Records and Information Management program and project work.
  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in an information discipline with a Certified Records Manager designation preferred.
  • Hold a Top Secret (TS) security clearance prior to onboarding and successfully complete a Tier 5 (T5) security clearance investigation.

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.

Indexer/Records Analyst – New York, New York | Full-Time | On-site

Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented Indexer / Records Analyst to organize, classify, and manage records while maintaining accurate databases and document inventories. The ideal candidate will support records retrieval, indexing, metadata assignment, scanning, and records disposition activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Organize and sort records material as needed.
  • Analyze record content, classify, and accurately index; assign meta-data and inputs in the appropriate format.
  • Research questions and issues associated with the classification of information.
  • Scan and import files as needed
  • Maintain databases/inventory of documents
  • Assist with disposition of records.
  • Assist authorized individuals with locating and obtaining record materials
  • Respond to requests for information about the record databases and inventory
Qualification:
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in records management, document control, information governance, or a similar field.
  • Experience with federal records management is highly preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational, research, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with document management systems and database applications

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.

Digital Archivist – Alexandria , VA | Full-Time | On-site

Cadence Group is seeking a detail-oriented Digital Archivist to lead the management and preservation of digital archival materials. This role ensures long-term access to digital collections, including born-digital materials, metadata creation, and digital storage policies. The ideal candidate is experienced in archival standards, digital preservation, and outreach.

Responsibilities:
  • Organize, describe, and preserve digital and born-digital archival materials
  • Create and maintain metadata records and controlled vocabularies
  • Develop and implement digital archiving policies and workflows
  • Provide reference services and maintain collection databases
  • Promote and provide access to digital archives through finding aids, presentations, and exhibits
  • Lead collection development efforts including appraisal, accessioning, and donor relations
  • Support cross-cultural engagement through inclusive and accessible archiving practices
Qualifications:
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS from ALA-accredited program preferred)
  • 2+ years of experience with digital archival collections
  • Strong skills in metadata creation, digitization, and digital preservation workflows
  • Proficiency in cataloging, archival software, and content management systems
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and outreach skills
  • Familiarity with copyright, access policies, and digital exhibit creation
  • Preferred: Digital Archives Specialist Certificate (SAA), experience in multicultural environments

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.

Reference and Research Librarian –  Washington, DC | On-site

Cadence Group is seeking a highly skilled 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. 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:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience fulfilling library reference and research requests.
  • Accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science required.
  • 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.

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.

Contingent Positions

 Cadence Group is Always Recruiting for the Following Positions:

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  • Database Administrator
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  • Federal Records Manager
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  • Instructional Designer
  • Law Librarian
  • Legal Researcher
  • Library Director
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  • Medical Librarian
  • Metadata Librarian
  • Program Manager
  • Project Coordinator
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  • Public Health Analyst
  • Public Health SME
  • Records Analyst
  • Records Clerk
  • Records Coordinator
  • Records Manager
  • Reference and Research Librarian
  • SAS Programmer
  • SharePoint Administrator
  • SharePoint Architect/Developer
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  • Systems Developer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Systems Librarian
  • Taxonomist
  • UX Designer/Developer
  • Web Content Manager
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