COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - SharePoint

Role Overview:

TheCommunications Specialist role will support the management and development of SharePoint sites within the client environment. In addition, this role will support drafting unique content as a member of the broader Communications team, there the ability to manage multiple tasks at once is a plus.

The Communications Specialist role requires strong SharePoint experience with an ability to blenduser experience design principles and content strategy to create intuitive, engaging, and user-centered digital workspaces.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communications Support

• Work closely with cross-functional teams in amulti-stakeholder, enterprise or federal environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience:

• Editing content authored by multiple stakeholders into a consistent tone and voice
• Producing clear, concise, audienceappropriate communications

• Ability to apply and maintain style guides, templates, branding standards, and naming conventions.

• UI/UX Design & User Experience Optimization

• Design and optimize SharePoint pages to deliver intuitive, user-centered experiences.
• Improveinformation architecture, navigation structures, and content hierarchy across SharePoint sites.
• Guide stakeholders on UX best practices and SharePoint design standards.
• Translate business requirements into effective digital experiences.
• Apply UX best practices to enhance usability, accessibility, and user engagement.
• Analyze user behavior (e.g., page usage, feedback) and recommend improvements to layout and structure.
• Ensure consistency in design patterns, layout standards, and interaction models.
• Stay current with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint design capabilities and UX trends.
  

• SharePoint Design & Page Development

• Create and maintain SharePoint pages using:

• Modern page layouts and web parts
• Navigation elements and site structure
• Visual organization and content placement

• Optimize page performance and responsiveness across devices.
• Support modernization of legacy or poorly structured SharePoint content into streamlined, user-friendly experiences.
  

• Content Strategy & Experience Design

• Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex information intoclear, user-friendly content.
• Structure content to support scanning, readability, and task completion.
• Develop and maintain templates, page standards, and content models that improve user experience.
• Ensure content aligns with branding, tone, and organizational standards.
  

• Governance, Quality & Accessibility

• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, approval processes, and publishing standards.
• Perform quality assurance to validate usability, accessibility, and content accuracy.
• Apply accessibility best practices (e.g., WCAG considerations) in page design and content formatting.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications ora relatedfield.
• 5+ years of relevant experience working within a Communications team or a PMO environment
• 3years of experience supporting federal contracts, preferably within CIOO,ePMO, or enterprise portfolio environments.
• Comfort collaborating in shared document and content environments.
• Background in intranet design, knowledge management, or digital workplace solutions.
• Experience producing accessible digital content, including:

• Proper use of headings, links, and alt text
• Awareness of accessibility best practices for web and document publishing

• Ability to follow organizational or federal accessibility guidelines when publishing content.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven ability to work with project managers, technical staff, leadership, and clients to gather inputs and clarify requirements
• Ability tomanage multiple priorities and deadlines, and respond to ad hoc and timesensitive requests
• Ability to use basic analytics or feedback to improve content effectiveness and usability (e.g., page views, user feedback).
• Ability to communicate complex technical and agile concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
• Comfort creating simple visuals or layouts (e.g., PowerPoint onepagers, light graphics) to support written communications.
• Experience supporting digital communications or UX-focused initiatives inlarge, complex environments(enterprise or federal).
• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining SharePoint Online pages and site structures.
• Strong understanding of:

• Information architecture
• User experience (UX) principles
• Content usability and accessibility

• Proven ability to organize and present content in a clear, intuitive manner.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a focus on user-centered communication.
• Experience working within structured governance and approval workflows.

Corporate Values Alignment:

• Passionate - Demonstrates a strong enthusiasm for the work, the company and client's mission, and the impact it has on others. Enthusiasm, dedication, team motivation, continuous learning, and ownership.
• Selfless - Demonstrates a willingness to put the needs of others, the team, and the company above personal interest. Helping others, knowledge sharing, teamwork, inclusivity, and humility.
• Trailblazer - Leads the way with a pioneering spirit, setting new standards, and creating paths for others to follow. Leading by example, fostering innovation, mentoring, owning new ventures, and encouraging experimentation.
• Impactful - Strives to make a meaningful and measurable difference that contributes positively to the company, clients, and the community. Focus on results, performance tracking, community contributions, empowerment, and improvement.
• Innovative - Striving to think creatively, improve processes, and bring new ideas to life that drive business and client success. Staying current with industry trends and activities to ensure Impyrian stays ahead of competitors and exceeds client expectations. Proactive idea generation, calculated risk-taking, collaboration, growth mindset, and tech adoption.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk or workstation.
• Prolonged use of a computer and keyboard, including typing and using a mouse.
• Ability to handle light lifting (up to 20-30lbs), including office supplies, files, or small equipment.
• Frequent use of manual dexterity for tasks such as writing, filing, and operating office equipment (printers, scanners, etc.).
• Ability to walk or stand occasionally to attend meetings, interact with colleagues, or move around the office.
• Clear vision(with or without corrective lenses) for reading documents, viewing computer screens, and performing detailed tasks.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout a full workday.
• Repetitive motions associated with tasks such as typing, using a mouse, and answering phones.
• Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve files or office supplies from cabinets or storage areas.
• Occasional standing, reaching, or walking to attend meetings or use office equipment in different areas of the office.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer on Compensation Range

The compensation range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws and reflects the employer's good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. This range does not represent a specific offer and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation.

Actual salary offers may fall outside of the posted range and will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant skills and experience
• Education and certifications
• Market and business needs
• Internal pay equity
• Location and cost of living

We encourage all interested applicants to apply, regardless of whether their desired compensation aligns perfectly with the posted range.

• Salary Range: $115K - $125K

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401k plan including company match
• Paid federal holidays

• Paid Time Off or Vacation/Sick time*depending upon contract
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Education/Training reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other voluntary benefits available