Federal Science Communications Specialist (Hybrid)

FedWriters, Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. in Miami, FL is hiring an OAR Science Communications Specialist embedded with NOAA. You will craft and coordinate high-level communications, translate scientific findings for diverse audiences, and support executive-facing materials and events.

You will work with OAR leadership and teams to design talking points, briefing materials, and engagement strategies, while ensuring messaging aligns with NOAA objectives. A federal clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline; advanced degrees or certs may shorten experience.
• 4+ years of professional/academic experience
• Experience providing comms support for a federal science agency or similar technical environment
• Ability to translate complex scientific content into compelling written products for diverse audiences
• Experience developing executive communications for senior government officials
• Familiarity with NOAA, OAR, or federal agency comms processes and review cycles
• Experience planning and coordinating large-scale events like all-hands, site visits, or public outreach
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as an analyst and coordinator for communication actions with OAR leadership and staff
• Provide written and oral communications for OAR products, ensuring clear messaging
• Translate complex scientific information into accessible materials for leadership and workforce
• Support planning and coordination of periodic meetings and events
• Develop talking points and materials for leadership communications
• Provide training and resources to nationwide OAR communications staff
• Maintain communications across OAR staff to share NOAA-relevant information
• Coordinate internal and external communications across platforms and events
• Advise leadership on sensitive engagement opportunities and communication strategies
• Document workflows and maintain organized data/files related to communications work

Skills

Writing & editing

Policy communications

Education

BA/BS in technical or business discipline

Tools

NOAA/OAR processes

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. in Miami, FL is hiring an OAR Science Communications Specialist embedded with NOAA. You will craft and coordinate high-level communications, translate scientific findings for diverse audiences, and support executive-facing materials and events.

You will work with OAR leadership and teams to design talking points, briefing materials, and engagement strategies, while ensuring messaging aligns with NOAA objectives. A federal clearance may be required.