MCLEAN, VA, 22102, USA
8 days ago
Communications Specialist – Web Developer
**Description** **Description:** SAIC is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist – Web Developer to support high-priority Front Office (FO) communications. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-visibility impact on an evolving mission that requires a self-motivated, creative individual to work with a talented and dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Strategic Communications and Joomla web development, ensuring effective digital engagement and content management **Job Responsibilities:** + Develop and distribute internal communications aligned with strategic messaging. + Draft and publish workforce messages promoting FO events such as All Hands meetings. + Gather and summarize key topics for the weekly newsletter to engage the workforce. + Design and maintain websites that adhere to best practices, accessibility guidelines, and branding requirements. + Build, modify, and enhance website functionality using Joomla, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies. + Collaborate with stakeholders, designers, and technical teams to develop and update digital content. + Create and implement visually appealing, user-friendly web pages and newsletters. + Ensure compliance with Section 508, GDPR, CCCA, and other regulatory standards. + Identify and resolve website issues, coordinating with IT and external vendors as needed. + Monitor and analyze website performance using Google Analytics, reporting on key metrics. + Gather content requirements and update web text, images, videos, and multimedia. + Provide editorial quality control and support mass email distribution via EDGE Mass Email Tool. + Format, design, and troubleshoot automated subscription emails in Joomla Acymailing, providing performance metrics. + Work with FO staff to develop and deploy new communication strategies. + Act as a technical liaison between users, managers, and developers. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph required + Bachelor’s degree (four years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of a degree) and fifteen (15) years or more experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and (10) years or more experience. + Extensive experience in Strategic Communications and Joomla CMS web development + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines + Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and user experience (UI/UX) + Knowledge of website UX, accessibility compliance (Section 508, GDPR, CCCA) + Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to content optimization + Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) + Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, GitHub + Experience with SharePoint, WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft OneNote SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2502403 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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