Content and Creative Services Program Manager

Barbaricum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Content and Creative Services Program Manager to lead creative production and content operations. This exciting role involves overseeing a talented team of writers, editors, and designers, ensuring the delivery of compelling content that aligns with mission objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in writing, editing, and team leadership, along with a strong understanding of web design and user experience principles. Join a vibrant corporate culture focused on collaboration and innovation, and make a significant impact in supporting military community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in writing and editing for large organizations.
• 3+ years of experience supervising content and design teams.
• Proficient in web design, UX/UI, SEO, and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end content operations including editorial planning and creative execution.
• Manage project timelines and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Align messaging with the DoD’s digital communications objectives.

Skills

Writing and Editing

Content Management

Web Design

UX/UI Design

SEO

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Tools

Content Management Systems

Design Software

Job description

Content and Creative Services Program Manager

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation’s most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking a Content and Creative Services Program Manager to drive creative production and content lifecycle operations under the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Outreach and Digital Enterprise Services (MODES) contract. This role leads an integrated team of writers, editors, and designers to deliver compelling, accessible content that supports MODES mission objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end content operations including editorial planning, brand alignment, and creative execution.
• Oversee the daily activities of writers, editors, and designers across multiple platforms.
• Align messaging and creative outputs with the DoD’s digital communications objectives.
• Manage project timelines, reviews, testing cycles, and compliance processes.
• Drive accessibility and user experience optimization per Section 508/WCAG guidelines.
• Ensure consistent quality control, production standards, and measurable impact.

Qualifications:

• Favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, or related field.
• 6+ years writing and editing for large organizations.
• 3+ years supervising content and design teams.
• 3+ years aligning brand strategy with editorial and visual outputs.
• Proficient in web design, UX/UI, SEO, and Section 508/WCAG standards.

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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