Overview
Join the HJF Team!
HJF is seeking a Digital-Specialist (Hybrid) (Full-Time) to support the Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP). HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to the Uniformed Services University.
This position will be an integral part of creating, contributing and implementing CHAMP's digital strategy. This role will focus on optimizing our search engine performance, developing and implementing UX/UI strategies, and overseeing webpage strategy and operations. The Digital Specialist will contribute to driving successful digital campaigns and ensuring accurate and progressive translation of research to education.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
Responsibilities
- The Digital Specialist will liaise with sub contractors, intrinsic team members, and stakeholders to ensure digital strategy and operations are centralized, streamlined and executed timely. This position will be a key component of UX/UI development and integration.
- Contribute to development and implementation for CHAMP's digital strategy. Working with graphics, multimedia and communication team members; identify and address gaps in performance metrics. Develop and execute creative solutions. Monitor and present findings and trends.
- Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging digital technologies to recommend new strategies and tools.
- Responsible for digital operations in creating, editing, and updating CHAMP webpages & intranet. Perform regular audits, troubleshooting and checks throughout platforms.
- Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings. Develop a plan to optimize generative AI search trends. Analyze website performance metrics and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.
- Contribute to CHAMP catalog and database of campaign materials across digital media, social media, graphics and multimedia. Contribute to processing workflow of orders.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are needed.
- Basic command of HTML & JavaScript for customizing template settings.
- Foundation in UX / UI development and integration.
- Utilization of Figma and/or other related / similar design tools.
- Experience using the full scope of Google products, Adobe Acrobat and Drupal.
- Working knowledge and experience with Google Analytics.
- Preference for experience in Adobe Creative suite such as Photoshop and Illustrator for assistance in creating graphics. Familiar with exporting the graphics for web viewing.
- Preference for experience in demonstrated school work or work experience with identifying and implementing search engine optimization.
- Preference for experience using Drupal or similar content management systems.
- Preference for experience in using Figma or similar collaborative interface design tool.
- Preference for knowledge of 508 compliance guidelines.
- Preference for knowledge of military culture, education and nutrition and the social sciences/behavioral health field a plus.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust.
Physical Capabilities
- Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
Work Environment
- This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.