Communications Specialist -Content Manager (2026-0221)
At a glance
Manager-level Content Creation role at Acclaim Technical Services. Chantilly · full-time · $190,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Write internal updates and workforce announcements for events such as All Hands meetings
- Shape weekly newsletter coverage by gathering key topics, then prepare and distribute the messages
- Build and refresh web pages, newsletters, and multimedia with input from stakeholders and technical teams
- Check digital content against accessibility and other named regulations, and coordinate fixes with IT or vendors
- Review copy, support EDGE mass emails, and help launch new communication approaches
What you bring
- At least ten years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, or four years of relevant experience instead of the degree
- Hands-on expertise with Joomla and EDGE, plus experience using SharePoint, WordPress, and Microsoft Office
- Strong writing, speaking, and project coordination skills, including juggling priorities against tight deadlines
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced communications and content professional who can handle both editorial work and Joomla-based digital updates. You’ll work in Chantilly, Virginia, and must hold TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
From the employer
ATS is actively hiring a Communications Specialist / Content Manager with TS/SCI w/ Polygraph in Chantilly, VA.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-visibility impact on an evolving mission that requires a self-motivated, creative individual to work with a talented and dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Strategic Communications and Joomla web development, ensuring effective digital engagement and content management
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and distribute internal communications aligned with strategic messaging.
- Draft and publish workforce messages promoting FO events such as All Hands meetings.
- Gather and summarize key topics for the weekly newsletter to engage the workforce.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, designers, and technical teams to develop and update digital content.
- Create and implement visually appealing, user-friendly web pages and newsletters.
- Ensure compliance with Section 508, GDPR, CCCA, and other regulatory standards.
- Identify and resolve website issues, coordinating with IT and external vendors as needed.
- Gather content requirements and update web text, images, videos, and multimedia.
- Provide editorial quality control and support mass email distribution via EDGE Mass Email Tool.
- Work with various stakeholders to develop and deploy new communication strategies.
- Act as a technical liaison between users, managers, and developers.
- Expert level of hands-on experience with Joomla, EDGE, SharePoint, WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor’s degree (four years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of a degree) and 10 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Experience with SharePoint, WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft OneNote
Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company—an uncommon advantage in our sector—we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. This commitment to our people shows: ATS is consistently recognized as a top workplace in the DC area and continues to experience strong, strategic growth.
Salary Transparency: There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT: ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.
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