Jobs via Dice is hiring: Junior Web Developer in Arlington

Job Overview

SAIC is hiring a Junior Web Developer for the Office of the Under Secretary of Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). This hybrid remote role involves working independently within a small team of public affairs analysts, graphic designers, and website developers to deliver unified and effective communication strategies. The position is located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, with 10% travel and a requirement for a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. Remote work is possible with occasional onsite visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management of small tasks using WordPress CMS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and UI/UX design tools.
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and developers to execute communication strategies.
• Support the creation of visual and digital content aligned with OUSD(R&E) goals.
• Facilitate team collaboration to produce high-quality communication materials.
• Ensure timely updates and uphold consistent, accurate, and impactful messaging across all platforms.
• Review, analyze, and recommend solutions to public affairs challenges, tracking issues through resolution.
• Respond to inquiries and correspondence related to public affairs challenges.
• Assist the social media manager in drafting, editing, and publishing LinkedIn posts supporting the R&E enterprise.
• Track media activities and the information environment, including daily media clips.
• Develop and execute strategic communications activities supporting OUSD(R&E) priorities.
• Track public speaking engagements, media activities, and external outreach across the organization.
• Meet regularly with R&E leadership and OSD(PA) counterparts for synchronization of public engagement and media outreach.
• Provide recommendations to leadership on public affairs and strategic communications to advance messaging priorities.
• Coordinate media activities, including interview preparations and creating 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.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Communications, or related field with three years of experience, or a Master’s degree with one year of related experience.
• At least three years of experience in web development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and an understanding of front‑end development focused on UI/UX.
• Familiarity with version control and collaborative platforms such as GitHub.
• Experience implementing approved updates and custom development using tools such as WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience writing, editing, and researching to develop comprehensive written products.
• Awareness of integrating strategic-level communication priorities with organizational needs into digestible products.
• Familiarity with operational-level strategic communications coordination.
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance for websites.
• Understanding of the DoD Public Affairs process, including web design, media, and public events engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with senior-level officials within OUSD(R&E), OSD(PA), and across stakeholder organizations.