Cleared Library Technician – Reference Paraprofessional

Job overview

The Cleared Library Technician – Reference Paraprofessional role is onsite in McLean, VA; compensation is not specified. The position provides library operations, research assistance, and reference support to professional librarians, government analysts, and authorized personnel. The technician helps patrons locate and use research resources, maintains physical and digital library materials, and supports reference services and reporting. This work enables authorized users to access relevant academic, government, scientific, and technical information.

What you'll do

• Staff the reference desk Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays unless directed otherwise
• perform secure library opening and closing procedures
• conduct reference interviews and database research
• assist with government and other publications
• manage circulation, interlibrary loans, and acquisition requests
• maintain collections, database access, digital catalogs, and resource guides
• provide orientations and database instruction
• document requests and library activity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

cleared library technician

reference paraprofessional

top secret clearance

sci access

library research

reference services

mclean va

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

database research

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 15 days paid time off per year
• 11 paid holidays
• medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with matching
• tuition assistance
• disability insurance
• referral bonuses.

Why this role

Requires active Top Secret clearance, ability to obtain SCI access and complete a Full Scope Polygraph, and onsite work in a secure government environment. Qualification requires a high school diploma and five years of library experience, or a bachelor’s degree and three years of library experience.

About the employer

Progressive Technology Federal Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.