Communications Specialist – Web Developer Job Listing at SAIC in McLean, VA (Job ID 2502403)

Description

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.

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