Technical Communications and Creative Services Specialist

Posting Title: Technical Communications and Creative Services Specialist

Work Location: On-site

Address: 750 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202

This is an urgent need; please focus on candidates who are available immediately/soon

 

Description of the job functions the contractor will be expected to perform.

 

The Technical Communications and Creative Services Specialist is a cross-functional role supporting both the

agency’s Communications Department and the MIS Division with its comprehensive Child Welfare Information System

(CCWIS) and related applications and functions. The position combines strategic communications, graphic design,

digital media production, technical writing, project coordination, and documentation management to support agency

communications initiatives and technology implementation efforts. In support of the Communications Department, the

role develops and produces visual and written materials across print and digital channels, including publications,

presentations, informational materials, and digital communications. The role also contributes to communications

planning, creative development, brand consistency, and the delivery of clear, accessible materials that advance agency

priorities and engage internal and external audiences.

 

In support of CCWIS and related agency projects, the role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating

technical and project documentation required for system implementation, operational support, federal funding approval,

and ongoing compliance with regulations and guidance issued by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

and the Children’s Bureau. The role also translates complex systems, processes, and organizational priorities into clear

documentation, visual communications, training materials, and other project deliverables while supporting

documentation governance and information management. This role will work closely with the MIS Development Team

focusing on UX and UI design to ensure applications are intuitive, easy to navigate and create a visually appealing

experience for end users.

This role will collaborate with Communications staff, project managers, business analysts, system architects, technical

developers, quality assurance teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to deliver effective communications and

project outcomes aligned with agency priorities, brand guidelines, project requirements, and applicable federal
regulations.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Project Management and Collaboration

 Assist the Project Management Office (PMO) and agency divisions with tasks and documentation for new and

ongoing projects.

 Partner with staff, editors, writers, IT, and external vendors to manage projects from concept through delivery.

 Lead cross-functional meetings to discuss projects, tasks, and process documentation.

 Internal and external agency communications, both written and verbal.

 Assist in developing and executing strategic communications plans that integrate both digital and offline tactics.

 Coordinate timelines, resources, and workflows to ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables.

 Develop dashboards and monitoring tools for users to track project and/or task progress.

 

Digital Communications and Design:

 Concept, design, and produce print and digital collateral – such as infographics, presentations, whitepapers,

eBooks, etc. – while adhering to industry and agency brand standards

 Manage and create engaging content for websites, social media platforms, and other digital assets

 Support campaigns that align with organizational objectives, monitor trends, analyze performance, and track

metrics

 Contribute fresh ideas and creative approaches that enhance audience engagement and organizational

visibility.

 Ensure digital communications and design deliverables meet accessibility standards, including WCAG

guidelines, to support inclusive access across digital platforms and materials.

 

Technical Writing:

 Develop and maintain implementation and operational documentation to include deployment guides, system

configuration documentation, operational procedures, and other project documentation.

 Maintain end-user documentation and training materials including user guides, training manuals, job aids,

online help content, and knowledge base documentation to support system implementation and ongoing

operation.

 Review agency applications and websites using user feedback and project metrics to recommend

improvements to content quality and user experience.

 

Information Governance and File Management:

 Create and maintain agency document repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Smartsheet) and ensure the

documentation is updated as operational processes, tasks, requirements and system functionality evolve.

Includes initial setup, organization, version numbering, file indexing, and staff training or assistance.

 Initiate and manage a statewide Document Scanning project to digitize paper documents located in each

county office and the state office working with a Vendor selected through a bidding process. Includes

establishing document naming and numbering conventions to ensure the documents will be unique, traceable,

and easy to retrieve by the staff in a digital library. Conduct periodic reviews to audit the naming and numbering

conventions to ensure they are supporting the agency process workflows and audit requirements.

 Maintain documentation standards, templates, version control processes, and documentation governance

procedures to ensure consistency and traceability across all project documentation.

 

CCWIS and Federal Compliance Support:

 Coordinate, prepare and maintain federally required documentation for a CCWIS system to ensure compliance

with regulations and guidance issued by the ACF and the Children’s Bureau.

 Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) and the Finance Division to prepare the required federal

information and incorporate it into the required templates. This includes the Advanced Planning Documents

(APDs) and updates, and the Operational APDs (OAPDs), supporting narratives, and related documentation

required to obtain and maintain federal approval and funding for the CCWIS system. Support responses to

federal review comments, documentation requests, and audit inquiries from ACF, the Children’s Bureau, or

other oversight bodies.

 Document system architecture, modular design, functionality, and technical implementation methods to

demonstrate compliance with CCWIS regulations (45 CFR 1355 and 1356) and federal system certification

expectations.

 

 Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field (such as Information Services, English, Communications, etc.)

 Effective communication, organizational, and time management skills. 7+ years

 Strong writing, editing, and visual communication skills; adaptive style for different platforms and audiences. 7+

years

 Proficiency in process optimization and internal documentation. 7 years

 Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. 7 years

 Professional experience in graphic design, digital media, or communications. 5-7 years

 Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop,

InDesign), Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Workfront, Google Workspace, Smartsheet,

Confluence, Lucidchart, SAP Business Network. 5-7 years

 

 Experience working with information systems, cloud technologies, data analysis, or technology implementation

projects. 5-7 years

 Knowledge of User Experience (UX) design. 5-7 years

 Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG). 5-7 years

 Experience with communications related to child welfare