Federal Science Communications Strategist (Hybrid)

Fwi-; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term/Short-term Disability

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI is hiring an OAR Science Communications Specialist to translate NOAA science into clear, impactful materials for leadership and diverse audiences. You will craft talking points, coordinate nationwide communications, and advise senior leaders on sensitive engagement opportunities.

The role requires strong writing/editing, collaboration with scientists and managers, and experience with federal public affairs processes. Hybrid in Miami area is typical.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Communications, Journalism, Science Communications, Environmental Science, Public Affairs, or closely related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience
• Demonstrated experience providing communications support for a federal science agency, research organization, or similar technical environment
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific or technical content into compelling written products for diverse audiences, including non-expert 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; demonstrated ability to build relationships with scientists, senior managers, and communications colleagues across a geographically distributed organization
• SME II candidates: demonstrated experience advising senior leadership on communications strategy and sensitive engagement issues
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as an analyst and coordinator for communication actions, working closely with OAR office leadership, the OAR Communications team, and subject matter experts across headquarters, labs, and programs
• Provide exceptional written and oral communications for OAR products and materials, ensuring OAR mission, work, and activities are presented in clear, concise, and understandable language for a variety of audiences
• Explain and organize complex scientific information into communication products used by OAR leadership and the workforce, demonstrating strong writing and editing skills with experience translating technical information for non-scientific audiences
• Provide planning, coordination, and communication support to OAR Senior Management for periodic meetings and events, including all-hands meetings and site visits
• Develop talking points and other materials used by leadership when communicating to internal and external audiences
• Provide training and resources to nationwide OAR communications staff on a variety of communication topics
• Establish and maintain communications between OAR communications staff to effectively communicate NOAA-relevant information across the OAR workforce
• Coordinate within OAR to showcase OAR mission, work, and activities across a variety of communications platforms and events
• Provide advice and recommendations to the OAR Communications Director and OAR laboratory and program leadership on sensitive issues, opportunities for engagement, and strategies for improved communications
• Document workflows and maintain organized files containing data associated with communications work

Skills

Excellent written and oral comm.

Stakeholder coordination

Event planning & coordination

Translating scientific content for non

Education

BA/BS in Communications/Science/Public Affairs

Advanced degree or certifications may shorten experience

Job description

FWI is hiring an OAR Science Communications Specialist to translate NOAA science into clear, impactful materials for leadership and diverse audiences. You will craft talking points, coordinate nationwide communications, and advise senior leaders on sensitive engagement opportunities.

The role requires strong writing/editing, collaboration with scientists and managers, and experience with federal public affairs processes. Hybrid in Miami area is typical.