Web Content Specialist

Overview

Join our team as a Web Content Specialist and support a federal transportation research center by keeping mission-critical websites accurate, accessible, and current. You will manage content across web platforms and databases, coordinate reviews and approvals, and ensure every page meets federal accessibility standards.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**Position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location:
Remote:

This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (core hours fall within a 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET window), with occasional in-person travel to Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, McLean, VA (or Dept of Transportation HQ in Washington, DC), for meetings and coordination as needed. Some additional travel within the continental U.S. may be required for conferences and events.
Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and post web content, articles, and database records using a content management system
Coordinate content review and approval with program points-of-contact and, when needed, outside stakeholders
Optimize content for search (SEO) and verify Section 508 accessibility compliance
Support quarterly content certification processes to keep information current
Monitor pages for broken links, formatting issues, and readability
avigation improvements
Edit and prepare web-ready graphics (crop, resize, recolor) as needed
Deliver training and documentation on web content processes to internal staff
Qualifications

Required:
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline
5-7 years of web content management experience, with at least 3 years within the last 5 years
Demonstrated CMS experience and working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements
Desired:
Highway/surface transportation program experience
Experience training others on content management workflows
Familiarity with basic database content coordination (no programming required)
Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Pay Range

Negotiable

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