Email Marketing Specialist

Reston, VA (Remote)

$61K/yr – $104K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize email marketing programs across GovDelivery-like platforms, focusing on strategy, content, templates, and performance analytics.

  • Own day-to-day operations of email marketing platforms and subscriber management.
  • Develop and execute strategies to boost engagement, open, and click-through rates.
  • Collaborate with creative, content, and analytics teams to align campaigns with editorial calendars and governance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of email marketing platforms (e.g. GovDelivery/Granicus) including list clean up, curation, and subscriber management.
  • Develop and execute email marketing strategies that increase subscriber engagement, open rates, and click through performance.
  • Build and maintain email templates, graphics, and layouts in coordination with creative team members.
  • Draft, proof, and stage email content, ensuring compliance with plain language and accessibility (Section 508) standards.
  • Advise internal teams and client stakeholders on subscription process improvements and user experience enhancements.
  • Monitor analytics and campaign performance, providing regular reporting and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Support centralized list management strategy and provide guidance to distributed teams migrating to a shared email platform.
  • Collaborate with content, social media, and web teams to align email campaigns with broader communications and editorial calendars.
  • Assist with the development of email marketing guidance and best practice documentation for client teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • 3 years' experience managing email marketing campaigns and platforms (e.g. GovDelivery, Constant Contact, or similar).
  • 2 years' experience analyzing email performance metrics and translating data into strategy recommendations.
  • Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting federal or government communications clients.
  • Familiarity with GovDelivery platform.
  • Experience with plain language writing standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
  • Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for email template customization.
  • Experience with A/B testing and audience segmentation strategies.
  • Familiarity with public health, healthcare, or mission driven communications environments.
  • An ability to communicate and write clearly.
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ICF is a leading global solutions and technology provider. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

Founded in 1969
Reston, Virginia, USA
11K employees (647 in marketing)
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$61K/yr – $104K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$59M
Last Raise
$29M
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2023
    Grant • $29M
  • Mar 2021
    Grant • $30M

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$29K
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30.6%
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47.7%
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12.3%
Social
7.6%
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1.6%

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Email Marketing Specialist

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