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Acclaim Technical Services · 1 hour ago

Communications Specialist - Web Developer

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

13+ years exp

Acclaim Technical Services is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting U.S. Federal agencies. They are seeking a Communications Specialist – Web Developer to provide high-visibility impact on their consulting and analytics division, focusing on strategic communications and web development using Joomla.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Raymond Crumpler, CIR

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

Qualification

Joomla CMS web developmentStrategic CommunicationsHTMLCSSJavaScriptWebsite UX complianceAdobe Creative SuiteProject managementData-driven analysisVerbal communicationWritten communicationCreative mindset

Required

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