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Job Description

Job Description

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 Digital / Social Media Specialist to support a contract for the Public Affairs and Outreach Directorate at U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia.

The Digital and Social Media Specialist will play a crucial role in enhancing Naval communication strategies, managing websites, executing social media plans, and creating engaging digital content. The selected candidate will help maintain a strong online presence and effectively engage with target audiences.

Responsibilities :

Develop and implement digital communication strategies in alignment with Navy public affairs objectives.

Manage Navy websites and update content using content management systems such as AFPIMS.

Create, schedule, and publish engaging and compliant content across official Navy social media platforms.

Monitor, track, and analyze website and social media performance metrics and KPIs.

Recommend content and platform adjustments based on analytics to improve audience engagement and effectiveness.

Support the development of communication plans and campaigns that align with broader outreach initiatives.

Coordinate with stakeholders across commands to ensure message consistency and policy compliance.

Produce content—including graphics, infographics, and short videos—using Adobe Creative Suite tools.

Ensure all published material meets DoD editorial and branding guidelines, including AP Style compliance.

Qualifications :

Active DoD Secret Clearance (interim clearance not accepted).

Bachelor's degree.

5+ years of relevant experience in digital communications, including web design / development, content creation, social media planning / execution, and website / social media analytics.

Experience in communication planning and strategy.

Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for clean formatting and adherence to Navy and DoD standards.

Demonstrated ability to craft and implement social media strategies for public sector or government clients.

Proficiency in analyzing digital performance data and translating insights into actionable recommendations.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Experience with AFPIMS a plus.

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.