SharePoint Designer / Administrator

SharePoint Designer / Administrator

Location: Martinez, CA (Hybrid – on-site presence required as needed)

Employment Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire

Preferred: Local Bay Area candidates encouraged to apply

Position Overview          

The Client is seeking an experienced SharePoint Designer/Administrator to lead the modernization of its intranet from a static document repository into a dynamic, modern communications portal.
This resource will play a central role in transforming how county employees access information, collaborate, and engage with internal communications.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of design sensibility and technical administration skills, and can work independently while collaborating with stakeholders across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Modernization

·         Redesign the existing SharePoint intranet into a visually engaging, mobile-friendly communications portal

·         Develop custom page layouts, web parts, and navigation structures that reflect Contra Costa County''''''''s brand and identity

·         Create dedicated sections for announcements, new hire onboarding, job openings, newsletters, and a social/events corner

·         Ensure accessibility compliance (ADA/WCAG standards) across all site designs

·         Prioritize user experience and ease of navigation for non-technical internal stakeholders

Administration & Governance

·         Manage SharePoint Online site administration including permissions, user access, and site settings

·         Establish and document governance policies for site maintenance and content management

·         Enable and configure web parts so non-technical staff can independently update content

·         Maintain a clean, organized information architecture to reduce email clutter and centralize communications

Integration & Automation

·         Integrate SharePoint with Microsoft Teams, Power Automate, and other county-approved Microsoft 365 tools

·         Modernize PDF-based forms and manual workflows using Power Automate

·         Ensure data flows seamlessly between SharePoint and other county systems as required

Delivery & Handoff

·         Deliver full source code and documentation for all custom solutions

·         Provide training to county staff for ongoing content management and site administration

·         Define and meet agreed SLAs and support windows during and post-implementation

Required Qualifications

·         3+ years of hands-on experience with SharePoint Online design and administration

·         Strong portfolio demonstrating modern, visually appealing SharePoint intranet designs

·         Proficiency in SharePoint web parts, page layouts, and site architecture

·         Experience with Microsoft Power Automate for workflow automation

·         Solid understanding of SharePoint permissions, governance, and security models

·         Ability to configure and delegate web parts for use by non-technical staff

·         Experience working with government or public sector clients is a plus

·         Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience with Microsoft Teams integration and Microsoft 365 ecosystem

·         Background in ADA/WCAG accessibility compliance for web/intranet environments

·         Prior experience modernizing legacy or static intranet sites

·         Familiarity with county or municipal government IT environments

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid role based in Martinez, CA. The selected candidate will be expected to attend on-site meetings and deliverable reviews as needed, with remote work permitted for day-to-day project execution.
Local Bay Area candidates are strongly preferred to support flexible on-site collaboration.