Senior OAR Science Communications Strategist (Hybrid)

FedWriters, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 108,000; 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 a Senior OAR Science Communications Specialist to embed within NOAA PMEL in Seattle for hybrid work. You will craft executive-level talking points, coordinate across headquarters, labs, and programs, and translate complex science for diverse audiences.

The role requires strong writing, strategic communication planning, and experience advising senior leadership on engagement opportunities. Hybrid onsite work in Seattle is expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific content into compelling written products for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing executive communications including talking points and leadership presentations.
• Familiarity with NOAA, OAR, or federal agency communications processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an analyst and coordinator for communication actions with OAR leadership and teams.
• Provide exceptional written and oral communications for OAR products and materials.
• Explain complex scientific information in clear language for non-scientific audiences.
• Coordinate planning for periodic meetings and events, including all-hands meetings and site visits.
• Develop talking points and materials for leadership communications.
• Provide training to nationwide OAR communications staff.
• Maintain cross-team communications across the OAR workforce.
• Advise on sensitive engagement opportunities and communications strategies.
• Document workflows and maintain organized files.

Skills

Writing

Public affairs

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BA/BS in technical or business discipline

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Senior OAR Science Communications Specialist to embed within NOAA PMEL in Seattle for hybrid work. You will craft executive-level talking points, coordinate across headquarters, labs, and programs, and translate complex science for diverse audiences.

The role requires strong writing, strategic communication planning, and experience advising senior leadership on engagement opportunities. Hybrid onsite work in Seattle is expected.