Archaeologist

Seneca Federal Solutions is part of theSeneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visitthe website and follow us onLinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs.We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Seneca Federal Solutions has an immediate opening for an Archaeologist in the Phoenix, AZ area supporting work with a government customer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serving as a crew member and field lead on archaeological surveys, monitoring, testing, and excavation projects throughout Arizona and adjacent states.
• Identifying, recording, and documenting archaeological features, artifacts, and cultural landscapes in compliance with Section 106, NEPA, and SHPO requirements.
• Assisting with laboratory tasks including washing, cataloging, inventorying, and analyzing artifacts.
• Supporting the preparation of survey forms, site records, technical reports, and cultural resources documentation for agency submittals.
• Coordinating with crew members, supervisors, and agency representatives to ensure compliance with project scopes, health and safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting in GIS mapping, GPS data collection, and database management.
• Participating in stakeholder coordination, including tribal consultation and historic preservation compliance activities.
• Ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality work in remote and sometimes extreme outdoor environments.

Education & Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field (required).
• Master's degree in Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, or related discipline (preferred for archaeologist-level).
• Successful completion of an archaeological field school, including supervised excavation and survey training (required).
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) credential (preferred for PI-level roles).
• Coursework including: History of Archaeology, Archaeological Field Methods, Prehistoric & Historic Archaeology, and supporting disciplines such as geology, geography, environmental science, or cultural anthropology (required per OPM standards).

Required Experience:

• 1-3 years of CRM field experience, including Phase I-III surveys, shovel testing, site recording, excavation, and lab work (minimum for technician-level).
• 3-5+ years of progressively responsible experience leading crews, preparing reports, and managing compliance projects (preferred for archaeologist-level).
• Demonstrated experience with NHPA compliance, including Section 106 consultation and documentation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing site forms, NRHP eligibility evaluations, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with developing Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs), Programmatic Agreements (PAs), and mitigation strategies.
• Tribal consultation or tribal engagement experience (highly desirable).
• Experience with NAGPRA compliance and burial recovery protocols.
• Familiarity with ARPA enforcement, site protection measures, and damage assessments (preferred).
• Knowledge of Secretary of the Interior's Standards for historic properties (desired).
• Experience preparing HABS/HAER/HALS documentation and/or interpretive/public history materials (desired).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with GPS field data collection and GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, ESRI Collector, Survey123).
• Strong technical writing and editing skills for compliance reports, survey documentation, and consultation deliverables.
• Ability to conduct cultural resource literature reviews and synthesize findings into reports and NEPA/Section 106 compliance documents.
• Skilled in artifact identification, cataloging, processing, and curation practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA requirements in project settings.
• Ability to conduct and oversee Phase I-III surveys (identification, evaluation, and data recovery excavations).
• Experience with cultural resource management (CRM) practices on federal, state, and tribal lands.
• Field leadership: supervising and training crews, managing field logistics, ensuring quality data collection.
• Proficiency in site documentation methods, including mapping, sketching, photography, and GPS/GIS integration.
• Familiarity with EA/EIS contributions, technical report preparation, and consultation documents.
• Ability to consult with SHPOs, THPOs, Tribes, and federal/state/local agencies as part of regulatory compliance.

Other Requirements

• Ability to secure necessary permits and permissions for archaeological fieldwork on federal and state lands.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work outdoors in remote or rugged environments under challenging conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with tribal staff, agency officials, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate government/field vehicles.
• Physical ability to hike long distances, carry equipment, and perform strenuous fieldwork.
• Ability to assist with or contribute to grant applications related to archaeology, conservation, or historic preservation.