Front End Web Developer

Job Family:

Business Systems Analysis (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for Front End Web Developer to provide web development support for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), including website design, content updates, and general maintenance. The candidate will identify and troubleshoot front-end issues and implement effective solutions, collaborate with NINR staff and contractors (e.g., communications team, graphic designer(s), and back-end developers to complete projects. NINR’s website uses Drupal 10 and is hosted by Acquia. The web developer shall have certification(s) in web applications and experience in website development, webpage design, web-based scripting language(s), and web graphics files and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in federal projects and an understanding of government systems and compliance standards.  This is a full-time, remote opportunity based out of the NINR office in Bethesda, MD.

• Interface with staff as needed to gather project requirements, develop project plan with web team, and help execute plan.
• Provide project management guidance and assistance to specific projects and activities.
• Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test, and modify computer systems, programs, and integrations.
• Support and maintain scientific computer systems including hardware, operating systems, and associated services in a high-performance computing environment.
• Provide integrated domain expertise across complex computational environments.
• Manage data formatting input and output, perform quality assurance and quality control; troubleshoot issues with image analysis and quality.
• Enhance efficient and effective presentation of information, content, images, and graphics online and through the digital platforms.
• Prepare reports and offer solutions supporting ongoing needs assessment and strategic planning related to computer systems management and engineering.
• Maintain computational infrastructure, including upgrading and configuration of hardware and software systems as necessary to maintain security. 
• Mitigate security vulnerabilities; remediate vulnerabilities and ensure that all the Operating Systems are hardened and up to date; administer firewalls, web servers, file servers and database servers.
• Work with data users to define, prioritize, and implement metadata standards across systems.
• Implement improvements to development activities to speed development of applications, databases, or software tools.
• Design and build database-driven web applications to meet specific user needs for information and/or data management, develop scripts to automate data processing pipelines, and develop and implement new or major revisions to applications, databases, or software tools.
• Develop and analyze custom user interfaces, perform data modeling, migration of legacy data, and develop applications providing related functionality.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least FOUR (4) years of experience in areas such as website development, webpage design, web-based scripting languages, or web graphics files and standards.
• Experience with Webpage Creation and Development
• Experience with software such as JavaScript, CSS3, Acquia Cloud, GitHub, Drupal, HTML5, MS Office Suite including Teams and Planner, Google Suite including Analytics, Tag Manage, Search Console, Looker Studio, or JIRA

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Knowledge of Application of Digital Communications Federal Compliance Standards
• Content Management Maintenance
• Proficiency with web-based scripting languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)

The annual salary range for this position is $65,900.00-$98,900.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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