Strategic Program Communications Specialist

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

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,