Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Communication Specialist opportunity in Richland, WA to support DOE Hanford.

Organization: Hanford Office of Communications (HOC)

Work Location: Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy government offices, The Hanford Site, and Richland, WA.

SCOPE OF WORK
The Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office requires general support services for the Hanford Office of Communications (HOC). The HOC division requires two (2) incumbents to provide support in the following critical project areas: Tank Waste Operations, Waste Treatment Plant Construction, Waste Treatment Plant Operations, Risk Reduction, and Site Services/Operations.

May provide support in the following areas:
Help HOC staff prepare communications materials on the three priority mission themes identified by the HFO Manager: tank waste operations and treatment for safe disposal; risk-reduction; and infrastructure operations.
Develop comprehensive communication strategies on technical subjects, to inform and educate internal and external stakeholders, media, and the general public.
Prepare media engagement materials, usually on short deadline and sometimes requiring research and understanding of technical material.
Develop, coordinate, review, and approve communication products, including but not limited to press releases, responses to media inquiries, agency newsletter articles, social media posts, presentations, announcements, fact sheets, and fliers on the Hanford Site cleanup mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education – BS/BA degree in communications or a related field of study. Six years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree.
Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
U.S. Citizenship

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated experience writing and editing in the Associated Press style.
Demonstrated experience writing for external audiences about complex or technical topics.
Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience in 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.
Proficient knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel, and/or other MS Office tools.
Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience associated with the Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities. (preferred)

Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $70,000 to $130,000 annually.

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-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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.
 
If your qualifications match our position requirements you will be contacted and provided with additional details. 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

Edgewater offers the opportunity to structure benefit packages 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 on 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.