OAR Science Communications Specialist - AOML (Miami, FL) (Hybrid)

FedWriters, Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 82.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Writing & editing

Policy communications

Ausbildung

BA/BS in technical or business discipline

Tools

NOAA/OAR processes

Jobbeschreibung

OAR Science Communications Specialist - AOML (Miami, FL) (Hybrid)

ID 2026-2541

Overview

NOAA Research is one of the most consequential science agencies in the federal government — advancing the forecasts that save lives, the data that informs climate policy, and the understanding of Earth systems that shapes decisions for generations. But great science only creates impact when it is communicated well. As an OAR Science Communications Specialist, you will be embedded directly within a NOAA OAR laboratory or program, working alongside scientists and senior leaders to translate groundbreaking research into communications that inform, engage, and inspire. You are a skilled writer, a strategic thinker, and a natural connector — someone who can develop talking points for a Congressional briefing, coordinate a nationwide all-hands meeting, and advise the OAR Communications Director on sensitive engagement opportunities, all in the same week. This is a role for a communications professional who understands that the stakes of getting science communication right are high — and who brings both the craft and the judgment to do it well.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

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

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Communications, Journalism, Science Communications, Environmental Science, Public Affairs, or a 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

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range

$81,556.80 - $85,849.26 depending on experience, education, and clearance level.