**SUMMARY** Assist the Hanford Office of Communications (HOC) staff in preparing communications materials on the three priority mission themes identified by the Hanford Field Office (HFO) Manager: tank waste operations and treatment for safe disposal; risk-reduction; and infrastructure operations. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** + 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. + Maintain regular and punctual attendance. + Perform other duties as assigned. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** None. **Job Requirements:** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field of study. Six (6) years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree. + Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience. + Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks (U.S. citizenship required). **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS** + 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 communications 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. **WORK SCHEDULE** Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project. **TRAVEL** The expected travel time is less than 25%. **DRIVING REQUIREMENTS** Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting, including the normal office equipment (e.g., computer, fax machines, copier) and with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing; occasional walking or standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 10 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities **_Compensation & Benefits Package:_** + _Pay:_ $80,000-$95,000 _/annually_ + _Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Personal & Family Medical Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with employer matching, EAP, and more_ **_Compliance:_** _To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website,_ _https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/_ _We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor_ _We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law._ _https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal\_opportunity_ _Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)._ _Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees._ **Requisition ID:** 3707