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About Beacon Systems, Inc
Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial, State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
Position: Web Administrator
Location: Hybrid - Austin, Texas 78701 (1 day onsite)
Duration: 4 Months plus (Approx. 785 Hours)
Job Description:
The Web Administrator reports to the Director of Creative and Production in Communications and performs highly complex (senior-level) web design and content development work. This role manages and will assist in the migration of multiple related sites of the Texas Education Agency's flagship website, which has over 3,000 pages. The Web Administrator collaborates closely with the IT Web Services team and acts as a liaison between the Communications Division and the IT Web Services team. This position will collaborate with content managers to ensure a smooth transition of web content and functionality. The Web Administrator should have experience with the Drupal content management system (CMS), a strong understanding of web and accessibility standards, and a proven track record of executing complex web designs. Responsibilities include preparing graphics, text, and tables; updating web content and assisting web contributors; determining the size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy; ensuring PDF accessibility; and other related tasks. This position balances technical expertise with effective communication and represents the Communications team in cross-departmental projects. The Web Administrator works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Ensure the website complies with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.1 AA requirements and other relevant accessibility standards. Collaborate with the IT Web Services team to address and resolve accessibility issues and implement best practices for design and development. Provide accessibility assistance and support with remediation for presentations, documents, websites, forms or other digital formats to make content accessible.
Required/Preferred skills
- Web administration, web design with significant exposure to managing large-scale websites
- Proven experience with Drupal content management system (CMS), including content creation, taxonomy, nav
- Strong portfolio of highly complex web design, demonstrating a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, front-end web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end integration.
- In-depth understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), tools for testing accessibility
- Hands-on experience remediating accessibility issues
- Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and website performance optimization techniques
- Familiarity with responsive design principles and mobile-first strategies.
- Ability to translate technical language into clear communication for non-technical stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams
- Ability to explain technical issues.
- Familiarity with preparing user documentation, specification requirements, and UX artifacts
- Ability to keep up with emerging technologies, trends, and standards
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Compensation
Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
