Aretum

Content Management Strategist - Contingent

Aretum$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in content management and digital publishing.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, digital media, or related field.
  • Strong experience with Drupal CMS and content management workflows.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and basic web coding languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
  • Familiar with Federal Plain Language Guidelines and web accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

  • Research and translate complex information into clear, audience-centered web content.
  • Write and edit content following Federal Plain Language and style guidance.
  • Coordinate content reviews with various stakeholders for accuracy and compliance.
  • Develop content structures including briefs, outlines, and FAQs for better user engagement.
  • Manage the full content lifecycle from drafting to publishing and periodic reviews.
  • Publish content using Drupal or similar CMS platforms effectively.
  • Create and maintain content governance documents such as style guides and editorial checklists.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development
Full Job Description
Public Trust Eligibility Required

This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.

Job Summary

Aretum is seeking a skilled and motivated Content Management Strategist. As a Content Management Strategist you will utilize your knowledge and expertise with Drupal, HTML, CSS, Federal Plain Language and accessibility to enhance the capabilities of the client's website, as well as update content, features, policies and guidelines.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Researches complex program, policy, grants, and technical subjects and translates findings into clear, accurate, audience-centered web content.
  • Writes, edits, and revises digital content using Federal Plain Language principles, approved style guidance, and web-writing best practices.
  • Coordinates content reviews with program offices, subject-matter experts, legal, privacy, communications, and technical stakeholders.
  • Develops page outlines, content briefs, key messages, calls to action, FAQs, summaries, and supporting digital communications.
  • Manages content from intake through drafting, review, approval, publishing, post-publication validation, and scheduled maintenance.
  • Publishes or supports publication of content in Drupal or comparable enterprise CMS platforms.
  • Develops and maintains content-governance frameworks, editorial procedures, style guides, publishing standards, templates, checklists, and job aids.
  • Establishes repeatable processes for content intake, prioritization, drafting, review, approval, publication, archiving, and periodic review.
  • Standardizes naming conventions, document practices, link standards, content types, page structures, and reusable content patterns.
  • Conducts governance reviews to identify duplicate, outdated, inconsistent, inaccessible, or low-value content.
  • Develops training and onboarding materials that help program staff follow content-management and publishing standards.
  • Creates, updates, and organizes SharePoint pages, document libraries, lists, links, metadata, navigation, and internal communications.
  • Applies Microsoft 365 versioning, document-management, metadata, permissions, and content-lifecycle practices.
  • Ensures SharePoint content matches approved source materials and is current, accurate, accessible, and appropriately permissioned.
  • Maintains controlled copies of SOPs, templates, inventories, decision records, and project documentation in Government-designated repositories.
  • Supports migration, cleanup, restructuring, and archiving of SharePoint content and documents.
  • Develops and maintains SOPs, process guides, editorial checklists, workflow diagrams, content inventories, templates, training materials, and user guides.
  • Produces clear documentation for both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, digital media/media studies, or other relevant business disciplines.
  • Strong experience with Drupal CMS, content management workflow, and web publishing.
  • Experience with Microsoft and Office 365 platforms and services.
  • Experience with basic web coding languages (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.).
  • Experience writing for the web.
  • Familiarity with Federal Plain Language Guidelines.
  • Knowledge of web best practices and accessibility and compliance regulations.
  • Experience participating on project teams and working across organizational teams.
  • Strong communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of grant-making organizations or federal grants process.


Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development

About Aretum

ARETUM is a government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal-Civilian customers.

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Employees at Aretum enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that underscores the company’s commitment to their well-being and satisfaction. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off, among others. Aretum understands that the well-being of its team is crucial to the company’s success.

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