Program Communications Specialist, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 64,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (9/80 or 4/

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an outstanding Program Communications Specialist to support the Concentrated Solar Thermal program and other Energy Conversion Technologies. You will plan, prepare, and maintain program communications for internal and external audiences to enhance impact and reputation.

You will develop strategic communication plans, advise stakeholders, create materials, and promote initiatives through events and web content, collaborating with a team of writers, editors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.
• Design and implement strategic communication plans and supporting tactics.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Adobe, SharePoint, and WordPress.
• Experience with marketing collateral and event planning.
• Ability to collaborate, meet deadlines and work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Create a strategic communications strategy and action plan aligned to customer goals.
• Advise partners and stakeholders on how to execute communications.
• Provide communication counsel to strengthen messaging impact.
• Develop program-specific communications materials (reports, articles, presentations, collateral).
• Leverage trade shows, conferences, and marketing activities to promote initiatives.
• Maintain and create content for websites.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, designers and researchers to improve quality.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Web maintenance

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism or other relevant humanities or science field

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Adobe

SharePoint

WordPress

Job description

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Program Communications Specialist, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co-workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an outstanding Program Communications Specialist to support Sandia's Concentrated Solar Thermal program and other Energy Conversion Technologies. In this position, you will plan, prepare, and maintain program-specific communications for targeted internal and external audiences, including partners, sponsors, and customers, to enhance the program's effectiveness, impact, and reputation.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Create a strategic communications strategy and action plan that aligns to customer's vision and goals.

Work with and advise partners, including management, leadership, sponsors, and internal and external stakeholders, to determine how best to execute communications to targeted internal or external audiences.

Provide communication counsel to strengthen the program area's messaging impact.

Develop a variety of program-specific communications materials, such as accomplishment reports, articles, presentations, and marketing collateral.

Leverage trade shows, conferences, and internal or external marketing activities to promote program initiatives.

Maintain and create content for websites.

Collaborate with other communication specialists, technical writers and editors, creative designers, and researchers to improve the general quality and effectiveness of program communications.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite at least 50% of the time. This position may require occasional travel.

Salary Range:

$63,800 - $144,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism or other relevant humanities or science field; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

Proven ability to design, develop, and implement strategic communication plans and supporting tactics.

Proficiency in widely used office and web-based applications, including Outlook, Teams, Adobe, SharePoint, and WordPress.

Skills in web maintenance and content creation.

Strong knowledge of communications fundamentals, strategy, and tactics.

Experience with creating marketing collateral, maintaining websites, and planning events.

Ability to collaborate, form positive working relationships, and team with others.

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Good negotiating skills, project management abilities, and an ability to work with a variety of people independently and in a team environment.

Demonstrated experience working with U.S. government agencies.

An understanding of Sandia's primary programs and mission areas, publication policies, practices, and procedures, including copyright laws.

About Our Team:

The Division 8000 Communications Department provides a broad range of services including program communications, media relations and emergency communications, internal and leadership communications, creative services, and community relations. This position will support Sandia's Energy Conversion Technologies, primarily the Concentrating Solar Thermal Department, which conducts cutting-edge research and development to make CST more efficient, more economical, and more broadly applicable to the nation's electricity and thermal energy needs.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Position Information:

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.

Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

• Affordable housing, reasonable cost of living
• Minimal traffic congestion compared to larger cities
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• By following the best practices outlined, this ensures that recruiters can accurately determine your qualifications for the position