Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Communications Specialist opportunity in Richland, WA.

Scope of Work:
Communications Specialist to support the Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO), and Hanford Office of Communications (HOC).

Position Overview:
Provide support for the DOE, HFO, and HOC in the following areas:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies on highly technical subjects to inform and educate internal and external stakeholders, accommodating varying levels of education and knowledge.
• Support planning, preparation, and execution of meetings (including agendas, presentations, and materials) to ensure effective engagement and outcomes.
• Graphics support: Develop, format, and manage graphic content for all communication products.
• Newsletter management: Write, format, support, and distribute newsletters and regular informational updates for internal and external audiences.
• Invoice review and budget tracking: Support the review and approval of invoices, monitor expenditure, and provide regular budget status updates to HOC leadership.
• Requisition creation: Prepare, track, and manage purchase requisitions in coordination with procurement processes.
• Support interactions with regulatory groups: Assist with materials, tracking, and communications related to regulatory meetings and compliance activities.
• Design and produce high-level presentations, handouts, and media products for use by the Hanford site manager and other senior officials to inform audiences about Hanford’s challenges, successes, and programs.
• Create communication products including highly visual briefing books, infographics, flowcharts, brochures, and digital slideshows.
• Preparation of HQ reports: Compile, draft, and format periodic reports as required by U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters.
• Maintain electronic office monitors: Regularly update and manage content for digital displays in the office environment.
• Stakeholder engagement materials: Develop and coordinate products for engagement with media, requiring technical research and understanding.
• Office Bulletin Board Management: Create and maintain an inventory of all office common area bulletin boards; ensure displays are current, relevant, and in alignment with Hanford communications objectives; conduct a thorough audit of all bulletin boards twice annually and provide results and recommendations to HOC leadership.
• Grant Support: Aid in grant-related activities, including drafting, reviewing, and supporting the evaluation components required for grant applications and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned by HOC management to support the dynamic needs of the office.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in communications, graphics support, or related field.
• Experience writing and designing for external non-technical audiences on highly technical topics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of DOE program management practices, policies, and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of the Hanford Site mission, activities, priorities, and stakeholder landscape to include, but not limited to the Hanford Site tank farm and Hanford Site Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project.
• Experience with advisory boards and/or regulatory entities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with budget tracking, invoice review, and requisition creation.
• Experience in designing and producing high-level communication products for senior management.
• Strong understanding of media strategies and tools.
• Ability to interface successfully with senior-level management and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), graphics/desktop publishing software, and email/distribution platforms.

Other Job-Related Qualifications:
• United States Citizenship
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience 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 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting 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- and post-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, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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