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BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.

Around here we define the future. We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

KBR is hiring a Social Media Lead to support the Communications and Outreach team at the US Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls SD.

Are you a social media pro with a sharp eye for visuals and a talent for crafting the perfect message If so weve got the role for you! Help us craft content that showcases the impact of EROS science and the Landsat Programhelping land managers and disaster response teams make informed decisions to protect lives property and our communities.

We thrive on collaboration creativity and a team-first mindsetand we value initiative and independent work. To excel here bring the curiosity of a journalist the strategy of a marketer and a genuine love of science.

Requirements: Education: BS in Communications Journalism or Marketing

Experience: 7-10 years relevant experience

Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential

Essential Job Functions

• Create and schedule content across social platforms develop editorial calendars and maintain a consistent mission-aligned voice and visual style.
• Monitor platforms and conversations to identify engagement opportunities.
• Stay current on EROS Center and science project developments to pitch fresh ideas and translate complex topics into accessible compelling content.
• Report on performance (reach engagement click-throughs) and provide insights to optimize content.
• Adapt writing styles across technical journalistic and creative formats to meet audience expectations.
• Produce project e-newsletters.
• Collaborate closely with the supervisor and teammates to identify priorities and content needs.
• Ensure compliance with plain-language best practices and USGS digital standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Journalistic copywriting and an eye for visual storytelling (images graphics short-form video).
• Experience curating packaging and managing content across platforms (e.g. X Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube) to meet audience expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media tools; experience with analytics is preferred.
• An appreciation for Earth sciences and familiarity with Landsat or remote sensing is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Audience-centered storytelling
• Platform-specific strategy and optimization
• Clear concise and accessible writing
• Visual judgment and brand consistency
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Curiosity integrity and mission focus

Success Looks Like

• Timely high-quality content that makes complex science easy to understand and resonates with core audiences
• Growth in engagement and reach across key social platforms
• Clear actionable reporting that informs strategy
• Strong collaboration and smooth workflows across the team
• Content that makes complex science easy to understand and exciting to share

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access and user accounts.

Special Requirements

• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those of KBR.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

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