Archaeologist – Technical Report Writer

Job Summary

Archaeologist – Technical Report Writer will be responsible for developing the Advanced Draft Report, Draft Report, and Final Report using fieldwork documentation, project data, and supporting materials for a federal agency project.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Job Classification:
Temporary;
Part time

Duty Station:
Remote / Virtual

Travel:
Travel up to 10%.

Duration:
This role is anticipated to end March 2027, with a total of 250 hours.

Thispayband reflects Chloeta’s good faith estimate of the range it expects to offer;
Chloeta reserves the right to alter this range if business circumstances change.

• $25-$35 per hour
• Non-Exempt

• Prepare a comprehensive archaeological report based on completed field investigations and supporting project documentation
• Develop and submit the Advanced Draft, Draft, and Final Report in accordance with project requirements and established deadlines
• Review field notes, technical data, photographs, maps, records, and other materials provided by the fieldwork subcontractor
• Coordinate directly with the subcontractor to obtain necessary information, clarify field findings, and resolve data gaps
• Accurately synthesize archaeological field data and findings into clear, technically sound written documentation
• Ensure reports comply with applicable project, agency, and federal reporting standards
• Review and respond to government comments following each report submission
• Fully incorporate requested revisions and document responses to reviewer comments as required
• Maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality throughout all versions of the report
• Coordinate with agency personnel regarding schedules, deliverables, review comments, and project status
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Strong technical writing, editing, and document development skills.
• Familiarity with federal cultural resources compliance requirements, including Section 110, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
• Ability to interpret archaeological field documentation and translate field findings into comprehensive written reports.
• Experience working with field data and documentation produced by other archaeologists or subcontractors.
• Ability to independently manage writing assignments and meet firm project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately incorporate reviewer comments and revisions.
• Strong written communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive or controlled project information in accordance with client, contractual, and Department of Defense data-handling requirements

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field
• Required:
  
  Successful completion of an accredited archaeological field school
• Required:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of professional archaeological report-writing experience.
• Required:
  
  Writing samples are required for consideration. Candidates must provide relevant professional or academic writing samples demonstrating their ability to prepare archaeological, cultural resources, or comparable technical reports.

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, primarily seated, for extended periods while performing computer-based work
• Must be able to perform work within the designated secure cyber environment and maintain…