Senior Website Developer at SAIC

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Web Development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Problem-Solving, Front-End Development, Back-End Development, GitHub, SharePoint Developer, WordPress, MS Visual Studio, Editing, Research, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Media Coordination

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is looking for an experienced Senior Website Developer to join our Strategic Communication and Outreach team supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). In this role, you will work independently within a small team of public affairs analysts, graphic designers, and website developers to ensure cohesive and effective communication strategies across the organization. The position is Hybrid Remote. When onsite work will be in Arlington, VA and/or Alexandria, VA. Key Responsibilities: Interact with a small team of public affairs analysts, graphic designers, and website developers to ensure the effective execution of communication strategies. Support the creation of visual and digital content that aligns with OUSD(R&E) communication goals. Facilitate collaboration among team members to produce high-quality communication materials. Ensure timely updates to team deadlines and assist in delivering consistent, accurate, and impactful messages across all platforms. Review, analyze, and recommend solutions to PA-related challenges, and track issues and problems through to resolution. Respond to related questions and correspondence regarding PA challenges. Support the social media manager in drafting, editing, and publishing LinkedIn posts in support of the R&E enterprise, subordinate organizations, stakeholders, and the Department of Defense. Track media activities and the information environment, including the creation of daily media clips. Develop and execute strategic communications and external communications activities in support of OUSD(R&E) responsibilities, priorities, and objectives. Track public speaking engagements, media activities, and other external outreach for the entire OUSD(R&E) organization. Meet on a recurring basis with R&E leadership and OSD(PA) counterparts to ensure synchronization and coordination of public engagement, media, and other external outreach activities across the OUSD(R&E) enterprise. Provide recommendations to OUSD(R&E) leadership on public affairs and strategic communications activities that will advance OUSD(R&E) messaging priorities. Coordinate media activities, including interview preparations and the creation of quotes for senior leaders, in response to media queries. Edit and create weekly activity reports for amplification to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense as needed. Required Qualifications: U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance required to maintain employment. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Communications or related field and eight (8) years of experience. At least five (5) years of experience in the web development. Proficiency in coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, strong problem-solving skills, and an understanding of both front-end and back-end development. Familiarity with version control and collaborative platforms such as GitHub. Experience implementing approved updates and requests with custom development utilizing tools such as SharePoint Developer, WordPress and MS Visual Studio. Experience writing, editing, and performing research to develop comprehensive written products. . Awareness of incorporating strategic-level communications priorities with organization communications priorities into digestible, easy-to-understand products. Familiarization with operational-level strategic communications activities and coordination. Understanding of Associated Press style guide. Understanding of the DoD Public Affairs process, including how to engage with the web design, media and via public events. Demonstrated ability to interface with senior level officials within OUSD(R&E), OSD(PA), and across stakeholder organizations.

Responsibilities

The Senior Website Developer will work with a small team to execute effective communication strategies and create visual and digital content. They will also track media activities and develop strategic communications in support of the organization's objectives.