Military Service Records Specialist (Indpendent Contractor)
Chicago, IL - Temporary to Full Time
Position Overview: We are looking for an independent contractor for a 1–3-month assignment and will be a full-time contract with a deep understanding of military personnel records that can analyze, retrieve, organize, and preserve historical and current service member records. This role will be onsite. Core Responsibilities:
Identify records required to fully document a military personnel file and career.
Locate and retrieve military records from government resources as necessary.
Build a complete military profile including records such as; but not limited to; Enlisted Evaluation Reports, Officer Evaluation Reports, Assignment and Promotion Orders, After-Activity Reports, and educational endeavors.
Organize personnel and educational records in a meaningful way to facilitate retrieval.
Key Qualifications:
College or equivalent work experience
Military Experience, preferably U.S. Army or National Guard
2-5 years’ experience in records management, human resources or archival work within the military
Understanding of records management techniques
Data entry/imaging experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
Able to manage projects in a timely manner
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Self-starter
Understands HIPAA and Privacy Act; maintains confidentiality in handling records
Able to multi-task and provide updates on progress