Communications Specialist – Web Developer

Job 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

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.