Senior Science Communications Strategist for Research

careers-fedwriters; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NOAA Research is seeking an OAR Science Communications Specialist embedded with laboratories to translate groundbreaking research into accessible, actionable communications for leaders and staff. This role emphasizes clear writing, strategic thinking, and coordination across laboratories and programs.

You will develop talking points, coordinate nationwide communications efforts, and advise leadership on sensitive engagement opportunities, with travel and in-person work at NOAA locations as

Qualifications

• 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
• 8+ years of professional and/or academic experience

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

Education

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

Job description

NOAA Research is seeking an OAR Science Communications Specialist embedded with laboratories to translate groundbreaking research into accessible, actionable communications for leaders and staff. This role emphasizes clear writing, strategic thinking, and coordination across laboratories and programs.

You will develop talking points, coordinate nationwide communications efforts, and advise leadership on sensitive engagement opportunities, with travel and in-person work at NOAA locations as