Web Designer, Technical Writer

IT Coalition

Versatile Web Designer & Technical Writer for DOJ ATR, enhancing digital communications and user experience across web platforms. Requires strong design and technical documentation skills.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, re-design, code, test, implement, and maintain new web pages and sections of agency Internet and intranet websites.
Create prototypes (including graphic design, navigation, and layout options) of new web pages and site areas.
Collaborate with content providers (including attorneys, economists, senior management, administrative, and IT support staff) and key web team members on project goals, audiences, schedules, and other aspects of project planning and deliverables.
Establish layout, design, formatting and style guidelines for websites.
Review and track web metrics and analytics.
Research, evaluate, and report on new and emerging developments and trends in web design and web services.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing when presenting ideas and recommendations to a wide range of audiences, including senior management staff.
Train end users, web staff, and agency trainers, regarding various aspects of agency web services.
Ensure that new web pages and sections comply with: Section 508 and 504 requirements for accessibility. Best practices in usability and information architecture. Federal and agency policies and requirements.
Implement, code, and test prototypes using technologies such as HTML, CSS, XHTML, dynamic HTML (JavaScript), ASP, JSP, and PHP in a multi-browser, multi-operating system, and multi-device environment.
Comply with best practices for “plain writing” when creating, organizing, and editing content.
Support and assist web content administrators, quality assurance analysts when requested.
Prepare and edit technical documentation including: User Manuals, Job Aids, “Help,” What’s New, FAQs, policies, procedures, guidance, and other technical information (in print and web media) as requested.
Prepare other written documentation including: organization charts, flow charts, brochures, newsletters, information sheets, and other documentation (in print and web media) as requested.
Prepare multimedia training and guidance tutorials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with Section 508 / accessibility compliance
Familiarity with web analytics and reporting (e.g., Google Analytics or similar tools)
Experience designing for government, enterprise, or regulated environments
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to explain design and content decisions clearly to non-technical audiences
Comfort working independently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
11 Paid Federal Holidays
PTO
Education reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

HTMLCSSXHTMLJavaScriptASPJSPPHPweb designusabilityinformation architecture

Soft Skills

attention to detailcollaborationcommunicationindependent worktime management

Certifications

Section 508 compliance