Senior-level | Dedicated Subject Matter Expert | Full-time | Remote | Southwest

Senior Archaeologist | Dedicated Subject Matter Expert | Full-time | Portland, OR

Company Profile...

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients' needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

The Dedicated Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a Senior-level Archaeologist, Paleontologist, Architectural Historian, or Historian that focuses on content and pricing strategy for client proposals. Dedicated SMEs are anticipated to spend at least 80% of their time on proposal preparation and pricing. The Dedicated SME can also serve as the Lead SME but is not necessarily the default Lead SME on all opportunities.

At the direction of a Regional or Office Principal, a Dedicated SME may also assist with technical work to supplement times when proposal backlog is low. This supplemental technical work could consist of conducting research, report writing, QC of data or site forms and reports, etc. Fieldwork is not expected for Dedicated SMEs.

Job Title: Senior Archaeologist SME

Hire Type: Full-time (salary) + SME Bonus

Schedule: 40 hours, Monday-Friday (flexible schedule)

Location: Portland, OR

Responsibilities
? Primary focus is generating pricing for opportunities in a given office or region.
? Adhere to all pricing approval thresholds and provide advanced notice to Principals or Officers on opportunities that require their review and approval.
? Generate and update opportunities in Salesforce and Chronicle's custom pricing calculator (PC).
? Strategy on technical approach and pricing for opportunities.
? Oversee the preparation of proposals and successfully procure project contracts.
? Work collaboratively with the sales team, regional leadership, and other SMEs and technical staff.
? Collaborate with operations staff to stay informed on project execution, schedule, and budget to ensure we're staying within scope and to be able to provide client updates.
? Work with the sales team to assist in their responsibilities of pipeline management.
? Demonstrate confidence in decision-making.
? Interface with clients and external stakeholders; provide high-level consultation to clients to resolve complex problems or issues in response to questions about applicable regulations or policies governing cultural resource management.
? Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting cultural resource management and general industry trends; demonstrate technical excellence in areas of expertise and maintain knowledge of best management practices in field of study.
? Maintaining existing business relationships in collaboration with other Senior staff and Principals.
? Oversee the preparation of proposals and successfully procure project contracts; maintain relationships leading to follow-on and repeat work; attract work based on personal reputation as an expert.
? Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications
? Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a related field
? 7+ years of demonstrated cultural resource management or related experience
? Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of cultural resource management and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to field of expertise.
? Knowledge of and experience in applying research methods and forming and maintaining effective client and interagency internal-team relationships.
? Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.
? Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Preferred Skills
? Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
? Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to speak and write effectively and persuasively with clients, agencies, and occasionally the public.
? Excellent organizational, scheduling, and budget management skills.
? Professional accreditation
? Experience in a private cultural heritage consulting firm
? Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
? Proficient in Salesforce, familiarity with any proposal software/tools
? Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage offers great benefits package and huge growth potential. Pay will be commensurate with experience and bonuses may be offered for exceptional performance. Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off (PTO), telecommuting and mentorship programs for career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Chronicle Heritage participates in E-Verify to ensure all staff are authorized to work in the United States. Chronicle Heritage is also an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We encourage underrepresented groups, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

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