Web Content Specialist

Syms Strategic Group symssg.com Open · verified Sep 19, 2026

Washington McLean Full-time Mid-level Content Creation

Mid-level Content Creation role at Syms Strategic Group. Washington · full-time · $60,000–$75,000 base.

SalaryStated by Syms Strategic Group

$60,000 – $75,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from Syms Strategic GroupOur estimate for the market: $68,600–$90,975

In line with the market median of $69,700 for mid-level content creation roles in Washington.

Worked out from 7 postings that stated pay, median $69,700. Last updated Sep 19, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll write, edit, and proofread content for varied audiences and communication channels
You'll develop publications, marketing assets, and magazine content while tracking versions and quality
You'll produce newsletters, brochures, web copy, social posts, presentations, surveys, and related materials
You'll format materials for brand, style, and accessibility consistency, including necessary image edits
You'll manage website and intranet content in a CMS, improve SEO, and support Section 508 compliance

What you bring

You bring five to seven years in web content management, including three recent years within the past five
You have prior experience creating content for the web
You hold a bachelor's degree or higher in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline
You are a U.S. citizen and qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) clearance

Who this fits

This role suits you if you can work onsite in the National Capital Region and support federal transportation communications. You must complete the required government investigation and eligibility checks. Interviews take place on Microsoft Teams with your camera enabled, and the project depends on contract award.

From the employer

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Web Content Specialist
Location: Washington, DC, McLean, VA, and Remote
Department: Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust
Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide professional writing, editing, and proofreading services to produce clear, impactful content for diverse audiences and communication channels
Create and refine publication documents, marketing materials, and Public Roads magazine content while maintaining version control and quality assurance throughout production
Provide deliverables, including marketing plans, summaries, newsletters, flyers, brochures, fact sheets, guides, posters, postcards, scripts, transcripts, social media posts, presentations, exhibit materials, web content, talking points, frequently asked questions (FAQs), alternative text, and surveys
Provide editorial and writing services to support publication of documents, marketing materials, and Public Roads magazines
Write, develop, and edit a variety of materials such as documents, marketing materials and magazine articles, and other types of content
Provide professional editorial support for publications, marketing, and magazine content and associated materials at all stages of production in electronic format
Correct errors in grammar, spelling, style, logical flow, punctuation, coherency, and format
Design and format publication materials to meet branding, style, and accessibility standards to ensure consistency and professionalism across all documents and products
Use the Content Management Systems (CMS) to upload, maintain, and post content on agency websites and intranets
Optimize text for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and ensure that all web pages are compliant with Section 508 federal accessibility laws
Coordinate the Agency’s quarterly certification process for up-to-date information
Use graphic applications to crop, recolor, resize, and manipulate web images when needed

Required Skills and Experience

Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in web content management, 3 of which within the last 5 years
Previous web experience
U.S. Citizenship required for this position.

Professional CertificationsNone requiredYears of Professional Experience5-7 years of total professional experienceDesired experienceTransportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferredFormal EducationBachelor’s degree or higher in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or in a related disciplineCitizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunitySecurity Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)CRITICAL NOTES:

SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
This position is an onsite role located in the National Capital Region.
This project is contingent upon contract award.
This is a W-2 position.
All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions.
As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.