While one may presume that American military history is the only desired field for a government historian, in many instances this is not the case. For example, a recent opportunity at the Office of Special Investigations asks for applications from individuals who have a book, dissertation, or who have not yet completed the dissertation but have published an article on Germany or Eastern Europe in the period from 1919-1945. The basic need is for a historian with research capabilities for the subject of either post-World War One Germany or Eastern Europe. Not all opportunities, however, require so much education. The United States Marine Corp, for example, recently posted a job for a military historian requiring 18 college semester hours or more in History. These types of jobs are more common. In such positions, you write and organize reports on historical matters, researching not only the history but illustrations and maps that make history more accessible. While often technical in tone, the purpose is to present materials in a readable fashion.
Government historian opportunities exist both in Washington DC and throughout the country, primarily on military bases. For anyone interested specifically in military history, government jobs are a great avenue to take. The U.S. government, however, is not only interested in military history, therefore, the government can be a good place to become a historian in numerous fields. A way to make yourself more marketable for a government job is to learn a language other than English--languages are an important asset in any job, and the government is no exception. If you are interested in obtaining a job with the federal government using your interest in History, the best place to begin your search is http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.
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