Full-time
(Herndon, VA)
Booz Allen Hamilton, a leading strategy and technology consulting firm, works with clients to deliver results that endure. Every day, government agencies, corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations rely on Booz Allen’s expertise and objectivity, and on the combined capabilities and dedication of our exceptional people to find solutions and seize opportunities.
We combine a consultant’s unique problem-solving orientation with deep technical knowledge and strong execution to help clients achieve success in their most critical missions.
Key Role/Position Description
As a Web Designer, Front-End Developer and Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will utilize your web expertise to design and develop high-impact creative products with an award-winning team in a fast-paced environment. You’ll interact with co-workers and consult with clients while assisting with preparing creative solutions from wireframes, mockups, to site launch that address unique client challenges. You’ll continue to build upon your expertise through firm-provided training and self-motivation by staying abreast of emerging web technologies and best practices in usability.
Basic Qualifications
- A portfolio showcasing excellent creative design and standards-based code
- A BA/BS degree in web design and development or an equivalent field
- 3+ years of experience designing and developing front-end creative solutions
- Expertise of applicable design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
- Proficiency in (X)HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Mastery of SEO-friendly, CSS-based layouts that adhere to W3C standards
- Familiarity with JavaScript Frameworks (jQuery, Mootools, etc.)
- Thorough understanding of usability, accessibility, cross-browser compliance, and semantic markup
- Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and designing for screen readers and other assistive technologies
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively, prioritize tasks and maintain deadlines
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to articulate solutions and convey alternatives to client problems
- A passion for design and the desire to continually learn in challenging environments
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
Additional Qualifications
- Experience integrating and creating templates/themes for popular open-source content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, etc.)
- Working knowledge of PHP and SQL database queries
- Exposure to HTML5, CSS3 and designing and developing for mobile platforms
Benefits
Booz Allen Hamilton strives to offer an environment where employees can achieve everything that is important to them.
To support this philosophy, the firm’s Total Rewards program is designed to provide not only competitive compensation, retirement benefits, health benefits, and work-life and wellness programs, but also flexible work arrangements, leave programs, career growth opportunities, and much more. Program highlights include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, Life, and Disability Benefits
- Paid Leave Programs (PTO, Disability)
- Retirement Benefits (401k)
- Professional Development (Internal Training, Tuition Assistance)
- Work-Life Programs (Flexible Work Arrangements)
- Awards Programs
- Community Involvement
Apply: Please send your cover letter, CV/resume and salary expectations along with url/examples of work to 6309@jobs.authenticjobs.com. For more information on Booz Allen, visit boozallen.com.
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