Content Designer​/Writer

Vaultes is a rapidly growing engineering firm focused on Frictionless cybersecurity and digital government services headquartered in the Washington DC metro area. Serving customers across the Federal government and commercial sectors, we use our broad experience and deep technical expertise to implement customized solutions that enable mission achievement and secure the world through technology.

Frictionless

Collaboration:

We lead with humility and are easy to work with. Our ego-less, one-team mindset keeps progress moving.

Accountable & Adaptable:
We do what we say we will and own our outcomes. Rooted in a growth mindset, we flex with change and stay aligned to mission needs.

Secure by Design:
We protect what matters most. Security and integrity guide our decisions, ensuring resilience and confidence for our clients and partners.

Trusted Partners:
We work side by side with clients and colleagues, earning trust through accountability, openness, and shared success.

As a member of our dynamic tech team, you will work collaboratively with team members and key stakeholders to engage in various aspects of Content Strategy in support of a Government customer. This is a full-time position with a defined period of 6-7 months with a possibility to extend beyond that. The annualized salary range is $100,000 - $110,000 with a final offer determination based on qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

• Analyze customer experiences to develop content strategies for digital properties.
• Propose content and content solutions based on data and customer insights, utilizing keyword research, customer insights and a range of analytics tools to improve content, visibility and audience reach via digital channels.
• Define and implement content management processes, including conducting routine content inventories, audits, and evaluations for quality, usability, accessibility, and inclusivity.
• Define editorial standards and processes, including style and formatting guidelines.
• Produce content models, metadata, taxonomies, and sitemaps.
• Collaborate with UX researchers and designers on content design, user journeys and information architecture.
• Prepare, organize, and publish content, ensuring the application of plain language guidelines and accessibility practices (e.g., Section 508 and WCAG).
• Collaborate with data analysts to optimize content for search engines, social media, and other distribution channels.
• Write, edit, and test copy on digital platforms and products as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Vaultes does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field; a degree with a digital focus is preferred or other combination of education, training, and certifications.
• 3+ years of experience developing and implementing content strategies for large websites and digital products; 5+ years of total professional experience.
• Strong understanding of human-centered design (HCD) strategies, methods, and approaches, and how content strategy fits in and elevates UX and product design deliverables and solutions.
• A portfolio of work that demonstrates a strong understanding of content strategy deliverables (e.g., content strategies, content models, content designs, UX writing).
• Experience working with Agile development teams.
• Demonstrated experience working within cross-functional digital teams for at least 4 years.
• Strong consultation and collaboration skills; comfortable facilitating meetings and workshops with cross-functional project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in writing, revising,…