OAR Science Communications Specialist - GML (Boulder, CO) (Hybrid)

FedWriters, Inc.•Boulder, CO

11d•$81,557 - $85,849•Hybrid

About The Position

NOAA Research is hiring an OAR Science Communications Specialist to work directly within a NOAA OAR laboratory or program. The role partners with scientists, subject matter experts, office leadership, and the OAR Communications team to translate research into communications that inform and engage a range of audiences. The specialist develops clear written and oral materials, supports senior leaders and workforce communications, coordinates meetings and events, and provides strategic advice on communications opportunities and sensitive issues. The position is hybrid, with 2–3 days onsite at the NOAA GML Lab in Boulder, Colorado. The role requires a BA/BS in a technical or business discipline and at least four years of professional and/or academic experience. A low-risk federal security clearance must be obtainable and maintainable.

Requirements

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline.
At least 4 years of professional and/or academic experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Communications, Journalism, Science Communications, Environmental Science, Public Affairs, or a closely related field.
Advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience.
Experience providing communications support for a federal science agency, research organization, or similar technical environment.
Ability to translate complex scientific or technical content into compelling written products for diverse audiences, including non-experts and senior government audiences.
Experience developing executive communications, including talking points, briefing materials, and leadership presentations for senior government officials.
Familiarity with NOAA, OAR, or federal agency communications processes, review cycles, and public affairs requirements.
Experience planning and coordinating large-scale events such as all-hands meetings, site visits, or public outreach events.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build relationships with scientists, senior managers, and communications colleagues across a geographically distributed organization.
For SME II candidates, demonstrated experience advising senior leadership on communications strategy and sensitive engagement issues.

Responsibilities

Serve as an analyst and coordinator for communication actions in collaboration with OAR office leadership, the OAR Communications team, and subject matter experts across headquarters, labs, and programs.
Provide written and oral communications for OAR products and materials, presenting OAR's mission, work, and activities clearly for varied audiences.
Explain and organize complex scientific information into communication products for OAR leadership and the workforce.
Plan, coordinate, and provide communications support for OAR Senior Management meetings and events, including all-hands meetings and site visits.
Develop talking points and other materials for leadership communications with internal and external audiences.
Provide training and resources to nationwide OAR communications staff on communication topics.
Establish and maintain communications among OAR communications staff to share NOAA-relevant information across the OAR workforce.
Coordinate efforts to showcase OAR's mission, work, and activities across communications platforms and events.
Advise and make recommendations to the OAR Communications Director and OAR laboratory and program leadership on sensitive issues, engagement opportunities, and communications strategies.
Document workflows and maintain organized files containing communications-related data.