Communications Specialist 4

Hybrid position based in Los Alamos, NM / Santa Fe, NM. Candidates must be willing to relocate locally or already reside in the area. A cover letter must be provided to the client.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key communications advisor to project leadership, workstream leads, system integrator partners, and engagement teams.
• Lead communications planning across multiple workstreams and execute implementation strategies to anticipate needs and engage employees lab‑wide throughout the transition.
• Collaborate with internal partner organizations and external stakeholders throughout the project’s implementation.
• Coordinate Lab multi‑media staff and contribute to content development for internal audiences—including employees, managers, and other stakeholders—across a variety of channels.
• Maintain communication protocols across the program team, ensuring consistent messaging and timely information about upcoming changes.
• Manage key communications vehicles to keep employees informed about how staff may be affected and how they will be supported and prepared for the new system.
• Support functional team members and organizational business communications with collaboration and guidance.
• Integrate multimedia content (photos, video, graphics) into campaigns to reach audiences effectively.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams with diverse skill sets to support key business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a physical, life, or social science (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of twelve years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q clearance.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation; extensive editing and writing experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and baseline understanding of generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and responsible AI use.
• Strong communication skills and project‑management experience with large, enterprise‑wide initiatives.
• Excellent writer and editor with sound judgment; ability to act as a trusted partner to leadership.
• Proficiency in creating and executing multi‑channel communication campaigns with measurable goals.
• Experience working with executive‑level leaders and capturing an executive’s “voice” in communications.
• Track record of strategically integrating multimedia content into campaigns.
• Experience leading and coordinating cross‑functional teams is helpful.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a national laboratory or large government organization.
• Familiarity with procedures and process/policy documents related to facility operations.
• Ability to recognize and coordinate responses to potential third‑party relationships affected by the project.
• Understanding of organizational change management principles and ability to craft communications (including newsletters) that support employee adoption and engagement.
• Prior involvement in a multi‑functional, large‑scale business transformation project, especially one involving SAP S/4HANA.

About Us

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm headquartered in Frederick, MD. Founded in 2002, the company is ISO 9001, ISO 20000‑1, and ISO 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named a Top Workplace in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies from 2018 through 2025.