Communications Specialist (NWS 00929)

North Wind Group•Livermore, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

North Wind Services (NWS) is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the Department of Energy at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA. This is a short-term position, limited to a maximum of 1000 hours per calendar year. The successful candidate will act as a Communications Strategist, using scientific expertise to develop accurate, credible, and technically sound communications for various audiences. This role involves creating and refining core narratives, value propositions, and messaging frameworks, defining and evaluating communication success metrics, and partnering with leaders and subject matter experts to develop communication plans aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

PhD degree and experience in nuclear security.
Extensive experience working in a National Laboratory setting for high-level government sponsors.
Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies and plans for diverse stakeholders.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including the ability to simplify complex content.
Strong consulting and facilitation skills, with ability to influence without authority.
Experience using common communication tools and analytics (e.g., intranet/CMS, email platforms, collaboration tools, web and engagement metrics).
Must be a US citizen.
At least 18 years of age.
Able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Responsibilities

Craft and refine core narratives, value propositions, and message frameworks.
Create content for use across formats.
Brainstorm and recommend projects and communication strategies.
Have extensive knowledge of leadership, management, and team facilitation.
Interact with senior management and government sponsors.
Consult with leaders and subject matter experts to understand goals, risks, and constraints, then translate them into communication plans.
Recommend considerations of communication sequence, tone, and change-readiness to stakeholders.
Prepare and deliver executive-ready briefings, including options, tradeoffs, and recommendations.
Define success metrics (reach, engagement, comprehension, sentiment, adoption) and produce insights and recommendations.
Use data and feedback to iterate on messaging and delivery.
Perform other job duties as assigned.