Junior Web Developer
SAIC • Arlington, VA (Remote)
November 20, 2025About the Role
SAIC is hiring a Junior Web Developer to join the Strategic Communication and outreach support for the Office of the Under Secretary of Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). This hybrid remote role involves working with a small team of public affairs analysts, graphic designers, and website developers to ensure unified and effective communication strategies throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
- Project management of small tasks utilizing WordPress CMS, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, graphic design and UI/UX.
- Interact with a small team of public affairs analysts, graphic designers, and website developers to ensure effective execution of communication strategies.
- Support the creation of visual and digital content that aligns with OUSD(R&E) communication goals.
- Facilitate collaboration among team members to produce high-quality communication materials.
- Ensure timely updates to team deadlines and assist in delivering consistent, accurate, and impactful messages across all platforms.
- Review, analyze, and recommend solutions to PA-related challenges, and track issues through to resolution.
- Support the social media manager in drafting, editing, and publishing LinkedIn posts.
- Track media activities and the information environment, including the creation of daily media clips.
- Develop and execute strategic communications and external communications activities.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS/SCI).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Communications or related field plus 3+ years experience (or Master's plus 1+ year).
- At least 3+ years of professional web development experience.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of front-end development with focus on UI/UX.
- Familiarity with version control (GitHub) and collaborative platforms.
- Experience with WordPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Experience writing, editing, and performing research to develop comprehensive written products.
- Familiarity with Section 508 Compliance for websites.
- Understanding of DoD Public Affairs process and experience with senior level officials.