Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks an Information Architect to work under contract for the US AID Library in Washington, DC. The Architect would be responsible for supporting a community of webmasters, developing an inventory of websites, and helping to establish website norms and guidelines. This position is based in Washington, DC. 

Responsibilities:

• Gathering and organizing information about websites, web-based applications, and online communities;
• Develop logical data models in order to present complex systems and relationships to various audiences;
• Facilitating meetings that include discussing technical issues, gaining consensus, and providing meeting follow-up;
• Using various user-centered design methods to gather requirements and convert them into technical specifications;
• Developing and maintaining knowledge management processes and tools in collaboration with Agency staff;
• Develops and maintains websites for region- and sector-specific bureaus within USAID in collaboration with Agency staff;
• Stays abreast of trends in information technology and web development;
• Stays abreast of trends in knowledge management and international development.

 

 Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Library Science, or a related degree with concentration in technology applications;
• 3-5 years progressively responsible experience developing and maintaining websites and other related technologies;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
• U.S. citizenship required. 

 

Preferred:

·        Experience with Federal government web development guidelines including OMB Privacy Policy and Web Content Accessibility;

·        Demonstrated experience developing, editing and maintaining web-based content;

·        Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining dynamic, data-driven web sites;

·        Experience with user-centered design methods, requirements gathering, and meeting facilitation;

 Desired:

• USAID-funded web development experience (http://www.usaid.gov/info_technology/xweb/);
• Developing web-based content on topics related to international development;

 

To Apply

• For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] , with a carbon copy to Brad Rogers, [log in to unmask]. 
• Please reference position title AND the position #905 as the subject line of your email.
• Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience;
• Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce