About this role
Who We Are
DCG is an award-winning, full-service engagement, digital, research, and data company with over 15 years of experience supporting the military, Veterans, and the American public. DCG strategically researches, plans, executes, and evaluates large-scale, multi-platform outreach initiatives across a wide range of mission-driven issues including human trafficking awareness, mental health stigma reduction, suicide prevention, ending homelessness, Veteran health, transportation safety, small business resources, and public diplomacy, to name a few. Additionally, our research and digital teams employ mixed methods research, Human-Centered Design (HCD), and change management principles to integrate new technologies built around well-researched user journeys.
Position Overview
DCG is seeking an experienced Web Developer to support the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). This position will support the NSF Web Team, which drafts and posts all external content on NSF.gov and manages internal content on the NSF Employee Portal. Additionally, the Web Developer will respond to publishing and editing requests from NSF staff, creating webpages, news and event items, official funding and guidance documents, and other content using the Drupal Content Management System (CMS), ServiceNow Employee Center and Microsoft SharePoint.
Note: This position is currently contingent on contract award
Location
Alexandria, VA
Responsibilities
- Create clear, compelling webpage layouts that conform to web design best practices, WCAG 2.0/Section 508 requirements, and federal plain language requirements.
- Format and upload PDFs, images and other files to the website.
- Provide timely, high-quality customer support to NSF staff, handling requests and inquiries, resolving issues, and tracking all requests/inquiries within the NSF Web Team ticketing system (built in ServiceNow and Microsoft Lists); Monitor ticket dashboards to ensure tickets are prioritized, annotated and completed.
- Advise NSF staff on web design best practices, including consistent and clear layouts, 508 compliances, and the use of visuals to enhance engagement and understanding.
- Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by OLPA staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or other closely related discipline
- Five years of professional experience in web development and web design services
- Experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Experience leading small teams to perform web development services
Culture at DCG
DCG boasts a flexible and adaptable culture. We value hardworking, self-motivated, and dedicated team members and are committed to fostering ample opportunities for career advancement. Get a glimpse into our culture here:
- DCG Life Medium Blog: https://medium.com/dcg-life
- DCG Life Instagram: @dcglife
Benefits Snapshot
- A range of comprehensive healthcare plans, encompassing medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with group life coverage. The firm covers 60% of the premium cost for employees and all dependents.
- Generous paid time off including paid federal holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Wellness programs and activities, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Family Bonding for new parents, with 50% cost sharing for Short-Term Disability
- $1,000 family expansion benefit to offset costs often uncovered with medical plans: fertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy
Note that the above benefits are available only to full-time employees of DCG
All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without regard to personal characteristics or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local law to include Veteran or disability status. DCG does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind in the workplace, and we are committed to fostering a corporate culture that respects and values differences of thought informed by unique experiences.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact [email protected].
Other facts
About DCG
DCG is an award-winning, full-service engagement, digital, research, and data company with over 15 years of experience supporting the military, Veterans, and the American public. DCG strategically researches, plans, executes, and evaluates large-scale, multi-platform outreach initiatives across a wide range of mission-driven issues including human trafficking awareness, mental health stigma reduction, suicide prevention, ending homelessness, Veteran health, transportation safety, small business resources, and public diplomacy, to name a few. Additionally, our research and digital teams employ mixed methods research, Human-Centered Design (HCD), and change management principles to integrate new technologies built around well-researched user journeys.
DCG is committed to hiring talented employees across the United States. Our flexibility allows team members to achieve a better balance and lead their most fulfilling lives inside and outside of work. Because your personal life matters, too.
Sounds interesting? Check out our open positions at dcgcommunications.com/careers.
Our work is award winning and so is our workplace:
— 2023 Ragan Workplace Wellness Winner
— 2023 Built In's Best Places to Work - Washington, D.C.
What you'll do
- The Web Developer will create webpage layouts, format and upload content, and provide customer support to NSF staff. They will also advise on web design best practices and participate in special projects.
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