Federal Science Communications Specialist – OAR Lab (Hybrid)

FedWriters, Inc.; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks an OAR Science Communications Specialist to translate advanced NOAA research into clear, leadership-ready materials. You will craft talking points, briefings, and communications for a federal audience while coordinating across offices and labs.

This hybrid Boulder-based role emphasizes strategic writing, event support, and staff training to strengthen nationwide NOAA communications and engagement efforts.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline; advanced degrees may shorten required experience.
• 4+ years of professional or academic experience.
• Experience providing communications support for a federal science agency or similar environment.
• Ability to translate complex science content for diverse audiences, including non-experts.
• Experience crafting executive communications: talking points and leadership materials.
• Familiarity with NOAA/OAR or federal agency communications processes.
• Experience planning large-scale events such as all-hands meetings or site visits.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across distributed teams.
• 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 experts.
• Provide written and oral communications for OAR products in clear, concise language.
• Translate complex scientific info into communication products for leadership and workforce.
• Support planning and coordination for periodic meetings and events including all-hands gatherings.
• Develop talking points and materials for leadership communications to internal and external audiences.
• Provide training to nationwide OAR communications staff on various topics.
• Maintain communications between OAR staff to share NOAA-relevant information.
• Coordinate within OAR to showcase mission across platforms and events.
• Advise leadership on sensitive issues and engagement strategies.
• Document workflows and organize data related to communications work.

Skills

Written communications

Policy communications

Public affairs

Event planning

Stakeholder coordination

Security clearance eligible

Education

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline

Advanced degrees or certifications may qualify

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. seeks an OAR Science Communications Specialist to translate advanced NOAA research into clear, leadership-ready materials. You will craft talking points, briefings, and communications for a federal audience while coordinating across offices and labs.

This hybrid Boulder-based role emphasizes strategic writing, event support, and staff training to strengthen nationwide NOAA communications and engagement efforts.