Program Communications Specialist, Onsite

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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

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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 Word Press.

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…