Principal Archeologist

Onterris

. Develop the Cultural Resources practice for the Central and East Regions, including strategic support, market expansion, and staff planning .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Cultural Resources Management, including strategic development, project oversight, and compliance with federal regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and foster professional growth while maintaining strong client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In ArchaeologyCultural Resources Management ExperienceNEPA And NHPA KnowledgeLeadership And Staff DevelopmentProposal Development And Cost Estimating

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Hard Skills

Cultural Resources Practice DevelopmentProject ManagementTechnical OversightRegulatory ComplianceProposal DevelopmentCost EstimatingClient Relationship ManagementArchaeological Project ManagementStrategic Growth InitiativesMentoring And Staff Development

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsExcellent Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteGIS Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Secretary Of The Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards

Industry Keywords

Cultural ResourcesArchaeologyAnthropologyNEPANHPAARPANAGPRABLMUSFSNPS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the Cultural Resources practice for the Central and East Regions, including strategic support, market expansion, and staff planning
Secure $500K in new cultural resources work through competitive pursuits, sole-source opportunities, on-call contracts, and strategic teaming arrangements
Provide senior technical oversight and strategic direction for archaeological projects
Collaborate with biologists, GIS professionals, planners, regulatory specialists, and engineers to deliver integrated solutions
Oversee proposals and business development activities, including leading proposals, cost estimating, and interview execution
Provide QA/QC oversight of high-volume programs/projects
Manage project staffing, budgets, and schedules
Mentor and develop staff, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Maintain compliance with safety, confidentiality, and company policies
Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices through continuous professional development
Work collaboratively with the core technical team and independently
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in cultural resources management
Meets or exceeds the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
Ability to be listed as a Principal Investigator on agencies permits, including BLM, USFS, NPS
Demonstrated experience building, leading, or significantly growing a cultural resources practice, service line, business unit, or regional program
Experience managing large, complex cultural resources projects
Strong working knowledge of NEPA, NHPA Sections 106 and 110, ARPA, NAGPRA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Experience overseeing proposal development, cost estimating, competitive pursuits, interviews, and contract negotiations
Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, manage, and develop technical staff
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to lead client discussions and prepare or oversee complex technical documents and compliance reports
Ability to operate independently while contributing to broader company goals and leadership initiatives
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability and willingness to travel as necessary to support project, client, and business development needs
Existing client relationships within our Central and East Regions preferred
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, strategic growth initiatives, or new market expansion efforts preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work option
Continuous professional development
Reasonable accommodation for applicants
Equal opportunity employment