Communications Specialist, Strategic Deterrence

LLNL has an opening for a Technical Information Department (TID) Communications Specialist to provide matrix support to the Laboratorys Strategic Deterrence (SD) Principal Directorate office.  

In this unique mission-driven and multidisciplinary environment you will work with all levels of administrative management and technical staff to communicate complex science and technology information to a wide range of audiences. This will require you to collaborate often within your communications team and alongside highly respected scientists engineers and experts all committed to the Laboratorys important national security mission.

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we believe would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

You will

• Plan coordinate and/or develop content provide research writing and editing services for the full spectrum of communications services (e.g. editing and writing for external reviews stakeholder briefings reports news and multimedia assets including web content).
• Interpret complex technical information with the help of subject matter experts and translate it into clear accurate relevant and compelling language appropriate to the targeted audience(s) across various communications products.
• Participate in all aspects of print and web-based publishing from concept through scheduling writing editing review production and/or publishing and adhere to style guides and standards for communication products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the G04.4 level:

• Oversee all aspects of print and web-based publishing from concept through scheduling writing editing review production and/or publishing; serve as final quality check; review work of team members and provide technical guidance to less-experienced peers.
• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new tools technologies and processes; help develop metrics and process improvement methods; may represent organization on working groups or committees.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelors Degree in English communications journalism or a scientific area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in strategic and executive communications across various types of communication platforms.
• Knowledge of and experience using style conventions professional principles and technical communication practices and standards; may have experience with web production tools.
• Project management experience leading complex production and editorial assignments; in-depth knowledge of multiple digital and analog media production processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Confluence.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and experience collaborating and communicating with all levels of an organization including senior managers clients team members peers and stakeholders to meet organizational objectives and ability to handle sensitive or restricted documents and information.
• Self-starter comfortable multitasking with ability to work to deadlines and respond to tight shifting schedules including effective interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Additional qualifications at the G04.4 level: 

• Significant experience leading complex multi-functional technical communication projects and teams with multiple technical groups to translate and develop communication materials that are easily understood by various customers including establishing team commitments of cost schedule and quality.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills and experience managing multiple large technical writing and production assignments and collaborating and communicating with all levels of an organization including senior managers and other technical contributors.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using style conventions professional editing/writing skills in a wide variety of scientific areas and experience working with highly visible and sensitive technical content.
• Expertise in the theory and techniques of high-quality technical communication for both printed and web-based publications.

Qualifications We Desire

• Advanced degree in English communications journalism or in a scientific area.
• Current U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of LLNLs primary mission.
• Knowledge of the current U.S. nuclear weapons programs and/or the underpinning science and capabilities that support the Nations nuclear deterrent.

Additional Information :

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time