Digital Manager- 1099

Red Carrot; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Digital Manager to spearhead front-end development efforts for complex applications. This role demands a strong grasp of JavaScript, HTML5, and front-end tools like Grunt and Gulp JS. As a Digital Manager, you'll optimize application performance, ensure UI/UX feasibility, and collaborate with back-end developers. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and empowers you to lead while enjoying a competitive compensation package and benefits. If you're passionate about technology and eager to tackle challenging projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Discretionary profit-sharing plan

Flexible work hours

Paid Time Off

11 federal holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in front-end development.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript and web markup.
• Experience with front-end tools like Grunt and Gulp JS.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of scalable, high-performance front-end applications.
• Optimize application performance and ensure UI/UX feasibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

UI/UX Design

API Development

Performance Optimization

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in MIS

Tools

Grunt

Gulp JS

Haivision Coolsign System

Job description

Title: Digital Manager

Location: Remote
Clearance: Public Trust

This opportunity is for a skilled Digital Manager to join our team and lead front-end development efforts across complex applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of JavaScript, web markup (such as HTML5), and front-end tools including Grunt and Gulp JS. Responsibilities include optimizing application performance, ensuring UI/UX feasibility, implementing APIs, and collaborating with back-end developers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

JavaScript Developer Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of scalable, high-performance front-end applications.
• Translate complex design specifications into functional, responsive user interfaces.
• Optimize application performance by analyzing code, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing enhancements.
• Ensure alignment of UI/UX designs with technical feasibility and user experience best practices.
• Architect and implement APIs and client-side logic that integrate seamlessly with back-end systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code to support long-term development goals.
• Adapt and modify existing designs and application specifications to meet evolving requirements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of system risks, performance metrics, and code reliability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product owners, and back-end developers, to deliver integrated solutions.

News Briefings

• Deliver accurate and timely Daily Media News Briefings in accordance with client deadlines and quality standards.
• Conduct comprehensive media scans across major U.S. newspapers, national and cable news broadcasts, industry journals, online platforms, and specialty press to identify relevant coverage.
• Analyze news content with a deep understanding of the client’s mission to determine which elements are significant and actionable.
• Edit and refine source material by removing redundant or irrelevant content to enhance clarity and focus.
• Synthesize information from multiple media sources to craft cohesive, narrative-style summaries that present a unified storyline across various outlets.
• Integrate and cross-reference media reports to provide comprehensive and context-rich briefings.
• Assess and articulate the breadth and tone of media coverage to give clients quick insight into the media landscape and public sentiment.
• Perform additional editorial, research, or communication duties as assigned to support the broader communications team.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS or related field.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of JavaScript.
• Experience in creating content on the Haivision Coolsign System is a plus.
• Experience with JavaScript libraries (e.g., ExtJS, Backbone JS, Angular JS).
• Proficiency in browser rendering behavior and performance.
• Experience in front-end tools (e.g., Grunt and Gulp JS).
• Sound understanding of web markup, such as HTML5.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits at Red Carrot

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
• Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
• Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
• Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

About Us

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business that is growing rapidly in the federal government space. Our team is fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and built on expertise. From our inception, we have leveraged industrial engineering principles and data analytics to craft highly efficient solutions for clients’ complex needs. As we have grown, we remain focused on research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented, while expanding our range of expert capabilities.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, we have a strong and continually growing presence in Washington, D.C., as well as team members and clients all over the country. We understand the importance of overcoming geographic limitations to provide the best, all-encompassing service to our clients. Red Carrot builds client capacity by implementing Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions on behalf of our clients.

EO Commitment

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking of any individual or any person associated with such individual, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.