We have an opening for a Communications Specialist to support the Laboratory’s Strategic Deterrence Directorate (SD), where multidisciplinary teams address complex problems of national importance. You will work with scientists, engineers, and administrative and management staff to communicate complex science and technology information to technical and nontechnical audiences. This position is in the Technical Information Department (TID) and will be matrixed to the Strategic Deterrence Directorate. A hybrid schedule may be available, offering the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization. The selected candidate will be hired at either level based on knowledge and related experience, as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You Will Develop original content and provide writing, editing, and communications support for reports, stakeholder briefings, web content, news items, multimedia assets, and other print and digital products. Interpret complex technical information and translate it into clear, accurate, relevant, and compelling communication products for targeted technical and nontechnical audiences. Plan and execute assigned communications projects, including schedules, reviews, production steps, and coordination with subject matter experts and editorial, design, web, photography, and print staff. Coordinate the work of production contributors for assigned projects and help ensure commitments for cost, schedule, and quality are met. Edit, format, and prepare technical and nontechnical content in accordance with applicable style guides, editorial standards, and communication requirements. Support print and web publishing processes from content development through review, production, distribution, and web publication. Perform basic HTML editing and update web content using text editors and content management systems such as Dreamweaver, Drupal, Liferay, WordPress, or similar tools. Contribute to communications planning, website content development, process improvements, and evaluation of new tools and technologies. Perform other duties as assigned. In addition, at the G04.3 level, Lead complex, high-visibility, multi-platform communications projects involving multiple customers, technical disciplines, and production contributors. Independently define communications approaches, audiences, messages, deliverables, schedules, workflows, and quality requirements for assigned projects. Make major commitments for cost, schedule, quality, and technical approach; establish priorities and resolve complex issues affecting project delivery. Lead planning and status meetings with customers, subject matter experts, management, and production staff. Serve as a communications project lead by coordinating contributors and providing technical guidance to less-experienced writers, editors, and production staff. Develop communications strategies and content plans for significant scientific, technical, and programmatic initiatives, including complex new or substantially revised websites.