Paid Search Specialist at ICF
Reston, VA 20190, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Oct, 25

Salary

94160.0

Posted On

26 Jul, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Gtm, Conversion Tracking, Google Analytics, Tags, Google Tag Manager

Industry

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Description

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):

  • Bachelor’s degree (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
  • 2+ year of hands-on experience in Google Ads and Microsoft/Bing Ads, including keyword targeting, bidding strategies, and performance optimizations
  • 1+ year of experience using Google Analytics (GA4) to analyze website and campaign performance, including traffic, engagement, and conversion tracking
  • 1+ year of experience with Google Tag Manager (GTM) for implementing and managing conversion tracking, remarketing tags, and event-based triggers
  • Google Ads Search Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Responsibilities
  • Execute and Optimize Paid Search Campaigns: Build, manage, and continuously optimize campaigns in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, ensuring alignment with performance benchmarks, budget pacing, and client objectives.
  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Strategy & Execution: Support the Search Subject Matter Expert in developing and executing SEM strategies across accounts, with ownership of daily performance management, keyword research, ad copy testing, and bid optimization.
  • Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Analyze paid search performance data to uncover trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement data-driven optimizations. Leverage tools such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics, and Looker Studio.
  • Reporting & Insights: Create and deliver clear, actionable performance reports with strategic recommendations for ongoing improvement. Translate campaign data into client-ready insights.
  • Collaboration with Media Strategy: Work closely with media strategists and analytics teams to inform cross-channel media plans, ensuring search campaigns are fully integrated and support broader client objectives.
  • Innovation & Testing: Proactively test new ad formats, audience segments, and beta opportunities within paid search platforms to drive continuous improvement.
  • Team Integration & Knowledge Sharing: Be a key contributor to a collaborative team environment, sharing insights, supporting teammates, and staying up to date on search trends, tools, and best practices to help elevate our team’s capabilities.
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