Navarro Research and Engineering · 8 hours ago
Sr. Communications Specialist (3741)
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $138K/yr
5+ years expNavarro Research and Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to advancing clean energy and delivering effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. The Sr. Communications Specialist drives the organization's internal and external communication strategy, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all channels while collaborating closely with executives and cross-functional partners.
Environmental ConsultingTechnical SupportWaste Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and execute corporate events, conferences, and internal engagements
Coordinate trade show logistics, booth design, promotional materials, and follow-up activities
Develop and maintain branding guidelines for consistency across all communication channels
Create and edit high-quality content for newsletters, brochures, websites, intranet pages, presentations, and social media
Provide strategic communication guidance to senior leadership and craft executive messaging
Manage social media presence, including monitoring, posting, and analytics
Lead and mentor team members; provide work direction as needed
Develop communication plans for organizational changes to ensure effective transition
Gather and communicate employee and public feedback to leadership; monitor and respond to inquiries
Support event planning and coordinate with graphic design teams for layout and visual content
Utilize current graphic design tools and software to produce internal and external materials
Ensure adherence to quality standards for all communication and design outputs
Recommend appropriate methods and media to achieve desired communication outcomes
Maintain inventory of graphic design equipment and coordinate material production and distribution
Participate in emergency operations communication roles as required
Perform other duties as assigned
This position may support Navarro corporate up to 20% of the time
Qualification
Required
Writing and editing skills with experience of AP Style
Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Experience developing and enforcing brand guidelines
Proficiency in digital content creation for web, print, and social platforms
Ability to lead and mentor team members in a collaborative environment
Comfortable working with executives and translating complex ideas into clear messages
Knowledge of events and trade show logistics, including vendor coordination
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field such as Journalism or Communications and 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
US citizenship is required
Preferred
8+ years of experience in corporate communications, event planning, marketing, or public relations
Working Knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, software
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Pension benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Vacation/sick/holiday pay
Company
Navarro Research and Engineering
Navarro Research and Engineering focuses on envrionment remediation, waste management, national security and technical support services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William Slater
Instructor - CTOS/DHS
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