26:2299: Sr. Information Architecture Strategist - Annapolis, MD

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Information Architecture Strategist in Annapolis, MD to transform a large web ecosystem into a user-centered experience.

You will lead IA, content strategy, taxonomy design, UX writing, and governance for a Drupal environment, translating complex information into accessible content for end users. The role requires expertise in UX research, stakeholder management, and large-scale content migrations, with collaboration across client stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Information Architecture, UX, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in content strategy, information architecture, UX testing, and content governance.
• Hands-on Drupal experience with CMS-based information architecture.
• Experience migrating large legacy content to modern CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign and organization of a 500+ page digital content ecosystem with IA, navigation, sitemaps and taxonomy.
• Translate technical information into clear, plain-language web content aligned with user needs.
• Design IA for Drupal, including content types, taxonomies, modular content, and governance models.
• Support UX research and evaluative testing to validate navigation and content structures.
• Develop wireframes, mock-ups, UX content, and governance standards; assist site migrations.

Skills

Content strategy

Information architecture

UX testing

Stakeholder management

Content governance

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Information Architecture, UX, or related field

Tools

Drupal

Optimal Workshop

UserTesting

Card sorting

Tree testing

Job description

Sr. Information Architecture Strategist
Job ID#:26:2299
Location: Annapolis, MD

Who We Are :

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do :

At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do :

The Senior Information Architecture Strategist will support the Client’s Digital Experience and Enterprise Content Modernization program by transforming a large, complex web ecosystem into a more intuitive and user-centered digital experience. This role will lead information architecture, content strategy, taxonomy design, UX writing, research, and governance activities for a modern Drupal environment. The Strategist will translate highly technical and complex information into accessible, plain-language web content that is easy for users to understand and navigate. The position will design and document comprehensive sitemaps, content structures, taxonomies, and navigation models while supporting content migration from legacy enterprise platforms. The role will also partner closely with stakeholders, technical teams, content owners, and users to validate information architecture through research and evaluative testing. The ideal candidate will combine strong content strategy, UX research, Drupal, and stakeholder management expertise with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the redesign and organization of a complex 500+ page digital content ecosystem, creating intuitive information architecture, navigation, sitemaps, and taxonomy structures.
• Translate technical and complex information into clear, accessible, and plain-language web content aligned with user needs and digital content standards.
• Design information architecture specifically for a modern Drupal environment, including content types, taxonomies, modular content structures, and governance models.
• Conduct and support UX research and evaluative testing, including card sorting, tree testing, usability testing, and stakeholder research to validate navigation and content structures.
• Develop wireframes, mock-ups, UX content, and supporting documentation while establishing standards for content governance and ongoing site maintenance.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, SMEs, developers, designers, and content teams to support the migration of complex legacy websites and content into a modern CMS platform.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience with UX research and testing tools such as Optimal Workshop, UserTesting, card sorting, and tree testing is highly preferred, along with strong stakeholder managements.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism, Communications, Information Architecture, UX, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in content strategy, content writing, information architecture, UX testing, and content governance.
• Proven hands-on experience working within Drupal, including a strong understanding of content types, taxonomies, modular design, and CMS-based information architecture.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale legacy content or website migrations, such as migrations from SharePoint or other enterprise platforms to modern CMS environment.
• t, communication, and organizational skills.

The salary range listed reflects our standard market pay structure. Final compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s unique qualifications, skills required for the position, professional experience, education, and business needs, at the time of hire.

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.