Communications Director jobs in Richland, WA

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Communications Specialist opportunity in Richland, WA to support the Hanford Site DOE ORP and RL offices. This position will act as General Support Services Contractor (GSSC) to DOE.

Work Location: Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy Richland Operations Office, Office of River Protection, The Hanford Site, and Richland, WA.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develop comprehensive communication strategies on highly technical subjects, to inform and educate internal and external stakeholders with varying levels of education and knowledge on the topics.
• Prepare media engagement materials, sometimes requiring research and understanding of technical material.
• Use communication products to inform and educate various internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
• Develop, coordinate, review, and approve communication products, including but not limited to presentations, press releases, announcements, fact sheets, and fliers on tank farms and Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) topics for delivery at various stakeholder engagements, including the Hanford Advisory Board, Oregon Hanford Advisory Board, Hanford Communities, local decision-makers, Congressional and legislative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA in communications or a related field of study.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience in writing for external non-technical audiences on highly technical topics.
• Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience with media strategies and tools.
• Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience to interface successfully with senior-level management.
• Ability to work with government and contractor personnel to problem solve and formulate strategies for success.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel, and/or other MS Office tools.
• Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience with procedures. Experience with government procedures is preferred.
• Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience associated with the Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities. (preferred)
• Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience with the Department of Energy’s program management practices, policies, and procedures, and specifically those at Hanford. (preferred)
• Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience with the Hanford Site tank farm mission and status. (preferred)
• Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience with the Hanford Site WTP Project. (preferred)
• Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience or knowledge about the Hanford stakeholder groups. (preferred)
• Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so.

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy, Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or large complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to employing and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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