Communications Specialist 4

Pay

USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 per year.

About the Role

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Communications Specialist 4 to support ongoing operations in Los Alamos, NM. The role develops and manages communications that will guide one of the nation’s premier national security laboratories through a major, multiyear transformation. Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Business Management Directorate encompasses essential financial and administrative functions and is central to accomplishing the national security mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage communications guiding the laboratory through a major, multiyear transformation.
• Oversee and develop strategic and tactical communications for the organizational change management component of the Lab’s ERP replacement with SAP S/4HANA.
• Lead communications planning across multiple workstreams and execute deployment strategies, helping teams anticipate needs and engage employees lab‑wide.
• Collaborate with internal partner organizations and external stakeholders throughout the project’s implementation.
• Coordinate Lab multi‑media staff, 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 and ensure consistent messaging.
• Manage key communications vehicles to provide clear, timely information about upcoming changes, impacts, and support resources.
• Support employees in preparing for the transition to the new system.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a physical, life, or social science, and a minimum of twelve years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Satisfactory results of a pre‑employment screening, including drug and breath alcohol test and Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation; extensive experience in editing and writing.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Baseline understanding of generative AI tools, prompt engineering, evaluating AI‑generated content for accuracy and quality, and applying AI responsibly within organizational policies.
• Strong communication skills and project‑management experience with large, enterprise‑wide initiatives.
• Excellent writer and editor with sound judgment; ability to work as a trusted partner to leadership.
• Proficiency in assessing challenges and creating/executing multi‑channel communication campaigns with measurable goals.
• Experience working with executive‑level leaders on a wide variety of projects and products, capturing an executive’s “voice.”
• Track record of integrating multimedia content (photos, video, graphics) into campaigns.
• Experience leading and coordinating cross‑functional teams with diverse skill sets.
• Transformational experience, preferably technology‑focused.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two years.
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
• Experience with procedures and other 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.
• Experience on a multi‑functional, large‑scale business transformation project, particularly involving SAP S/4HANA.

Schedule

Shift will be dependent upon customer site discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay (based on eligibility requirements).

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission‑critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. The culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust, with values that drive meaningful outcomes and long‑term impact. Employees work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on challenge, innovation, and collaboration.