Communication Specialist II Job at Longenecker & Associates in Los Alamos

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a woman owned small business, has provided technical and management support to the Nuclear Energy Industry for over 30+ years. We have the immediate need for a Communication Specialist II to contribute to the mission of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution dedicated to enhancing national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

Los Alamos National Laboratory the premiere science research institution in the United States, is hiring a Project Manager Level 2 to lead projects within our web and UI/UX teams. This role is ideal for a skilled project manager with knowledge and experience working with staff across all the roles within a web development team. You’ll collaborate with hybrid and remote staff across time zones and help manage projects from start to finish to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.

Job Duties
Project Coordination: Organize and help track web and UI/UX projects.
Scheduling & Forecasting: Update schedules and forecasts; coordinate across teams.
Scope Management: Work with team leads to define and manage project scope.
Status Reporting: Track project status, address issues, assess risks, and recommend solutions.
Tool Utilization: Use Asana/Jira to track progress and assign tasks.
Meetings & Task Delegation: Schedule and lead meetings such as daily standups and weekly project check-ins, to review and update statuses and delegate tasks.

Job Knowledge
Project Management Expertise: Proficient in tools, techniques, and best practices, with experience in planning, and performance measurement for web projects.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in managing web projects, UI/UX, and SEO-focused projects.
Communication Skills: Proactive and transparent communication.

Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years in project management related to software development, UI/UX, accessibility and/or SEO.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Asana/Jira for tracking and task management.
Scope Management: Experienced in defining and managing project scopes.
Methodologies: Skilled in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management approaches.
Time Management: Able to manage teams across time zones with flexibility and adaptability.

Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field providing strong project management expertise. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Preferred: PMP or similar project management certification.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.