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Web Content Specialist

Annandale, VAOnsiteFull Time$60,000–$75,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Web Content Management
CMS
SEO
Section 508
Public Trust clearance
writing
editing
proofreading
marketing materials
Public Roads magazine

Nice to have

Transportation experience
highway transportation
surface transportation
graphic design

Role summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Web Content Specialist to support the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHA). This full-time, onsite role in Washington, DC, McLean, VA, or Remote requires 5-7 years of experience in web content management, with 3 years in the last 5. The specialist will provide writing, editing, and proofreading services for diverse audiences, create and refine publication documents and marketing materials, and manage content using a CMS. Key responsibilities include optimizing content for SEO, ensuring Section 508 accessibility compliance, and coordinating quarterly certification processes. Experience in graphic applications for web images is also needed. A Public Trust security clearance is required. A Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred, as is experience in the transportation industry.

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Web Content Specialist
Location: Washington, DC, McLean, VA, and Remote
Department: Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust
Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide professional writing, editing, and proofreading services to produce clear, impactful content for diverse audiences and communication channels
Create and refine publication documents, marketing materials, and Public Roads magazine content while maintaining version control and quality assurance throughout production
Provide deliverables, including marketing plans, summaries, newsletters, flyers, brochures, fact sheets, guides, posters, postcards, scripts, transcripts, social media posts, presentations, exhibit materials, web content, talking points, frequently asked questions (FAQs), alternative text, and surveys
Provide editorial and writing services to support publication of documents, marketing materials, and Public Roads magazines
Write, develop, and edit a variety of materials such as documents, marketing materials and magazine articles, and other types of content
Provide professional editorial support for publications, marketing, and magazine content and associated materials at all stages of production in electronic format
Correct errors in grammar, spelling, style, logical flow, punctuation, coherency, and format
Design and format publication materials to meet branding, style, and accessibility standards to ensure consistency and professionalism across all documents and products
Use the Content Management Systems (CMS) to upload, maintain, and post content on agency websites and intranets
Optimize text for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and ensure that all web pages are compliant with Section 508 federal accessibility laws
Coordinate the Agency’s quarterly certification process for up-to-date information
Use graphic applications to crop, recolor, resize, and manipulate web images when needed

Required Skills and Experience
Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in web content management, 3 of which within the last 5 years Previous web experience U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
Professional Certifications	None required
Years of Professional Experience	5-7 years of total professional experience
Desired experience	Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred
Formal Education	Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or in a related discipline
Citizenship Requirement	U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Security Clearance Requirements	Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
CRITICAL NOTES:	SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered. This position is an onsite role located in the National Capital Region. This project is contingent upon contract award. This is a W-2 position. All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions. As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

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