Description
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Digital Communications Project Manager. This role manages the development and dissemination of digital content across web, multimedia, and visual platforms to communicate agency-funded research, agency priorities, and scientific achievements to diverse audiences including Congress, the research community, the media, and the general public. The position serves as the central coordinator for digital communications projects and leads interdisciplinary teams responsible for website design and management, photography, graphic design, scientific illustration, multimedia production, and digital storytelling. The Digital Communications Project Manager ensures that digital content aligns with the Federal Agency’s mission, maintains high editorial and visual standards, and adheres to federal accessibility and communication requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight for a team of digital communications professionals for work supporting graphic design, scientific illustration, website design and development, website publishing, digital asset management and multimedia research, and photography.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage digital communications projects that support Agency priorities.
- Develop project plans, timelines, and workflows for digital communications initiatives.
- Coordinate across teams, Agency offices, and subject matter experts to ensure accurate and compelling communication of scientific research and agency initiatives.
- Manage multiple digital content initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.
- Oversee the design, development, and ongoing management of Agency digital platforms and web content.
- Coordinate website updates, redesigns, and content improvements to enhance user experience and accessibility.
- Ensure web content complies with federal standards, including Section 508 accessibility requirements and digital governance policies.
- Work with developers and content managers to implement digital tools, multimedia features, and interactive content.
- Manage the creation and integration of visual and multimedia content including: photography, graphic design, scientific illustration, video, and multimedia storytelling.
- Ensure visual content accurately reflects scientific concepts and maintains Agency brand and editorial standards.
- Identify opportunities to highlight Agency-funded discoveries through digital storytelling and multimedia formats.
- Support the production of multimedia features, digital campaigns, and research highlights.
Requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college in computer science or other closely related discipline.
Qualifications:
- Five years of professional expert level experience in web development and web design services.
Expert level experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Expert level experience leading small teams to perform web development services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred experience with in the Federal government environment
Summary
Why work for VPD?
- VPD is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work in 2022-2023 & 2025 and named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for 2025! See more about what our employees think! Working at VPD Government Solutions | Great Place to Work®
- Robust employee benefits package beginning on 1st of the month following hire date including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with 5% employer matching- immediate vesting!
- Flexible time off program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Opportunities for professional development
- Employee-centric work culture including company sponsored events, happy hours, and team-building opportunities, frequent communications/information sharing from Leadership, supportive and positive teamwork environment, “open door” policy, etc.
VPD is Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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