OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Communications S pecialist III to contribute to our mission supporting our work in Los Alamos, NM.
L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOEs nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. POSITION DESCRIPTION Seeking mid to late-career SEO writer to drive the future of web content at one of the worlds most prestigious institutions, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Join LANLs Institutional Web Team to support the labs internal and external websites. Position is a 5/8 schedule and can be remote.
As an SEO Writer 3, you will collaborate with subject matter experts, communication specialists, and other web team members to produce websites. You will revise existing websites, write new web content, and implement web pages in a web Content Management System (CMS). You will incorporate SEO best practices, follow website template guidelines, and use metrics to inform and adjust website implementation in pursuit of strategic communication objectives.
The successful candidate will be highly proactive, collaborate well and have masterful communication and writing skills.
Knowledge and Expertise
Expert proficiency in the web copywriting and website implementation fields. Ability to translate complex, technical and jargonized content into a format that is both appropriate for the web and aimed at technical and non-technical end users. Expert proficiency at organizing pages into sitemaps. Expert proficiency organizing content within web page layouts to support usability and website communication objectives. Expert proficiency executing on-page and off-page SEO activities such as keyword research and optimizing metadata. Mastery of digital communication standards, guidelines, and best practices, especially as they relate to accessibility and SEO. Ability to follow standards, best practices and demonstrate good judgment when implementing web content.
Tools and Systems
Expert proficiency implementing websites in a web Content Management System (CMS). Expert proficiency using tools and methods for information architecture activities such as creating sitemaps. Expert proficiency using tools and methods for collaborative communication and project management. Expert proficiency collecting metrics and conducting SEO activities using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console and SEMRush. Expert proficiency interpreting data and creating dashboards and reports. Expert proficiency using data to inform strategy. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Masters degree in web, communications, marketing, business, computer science, or other relevant degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position has the ability to be remote. Local candidates can work on-site if desired. A 40-hour work week is scheduled. Eligibility to obtain a DOE Clearance is required to perform assigned duties. Must be a US Citizen. SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
