Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos LLC
Director, External Affairs & Communications
Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos LLC, Los Alamos, NM
Company Profile:
Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.
N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.
N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.
Position Location:
This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com's Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos' presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that's a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.
Position Summary
On behalf of the Department of Energy, N3B cleans up the legacy waste left in the environment from the Manhattan Project through the Cold War due to operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. We address radiological and hazardous waste left in the soil, monitor and address contaminants in the water, and ship waste offsite for permanent disposal.
Communications Specialists play an important role in cleanup. It is critical to a successful cleanup program that stakeholders understand the program, believe in it and have had an opportunity to weigh in on values and priorities in cleanup. Communications specialists must be able to convey information about the cleanup to a wide variety of stakeholders and in a wide variety of media - including via press releases, presentations, social media, fact sheets and public meetings. Stakeholders include members of the public, elected officials, community leaders and activists, the industry, corporate parents and our customer.
We're proud of the work we do cleaning up the environment and protecting our future.
While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the communications specialist will ensure all his or her activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner; will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelors' degree in appropriate discipline and minimum of 14 years of experience; however, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable. Experience should include a minimum of 6 years' of management responsibility.
Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.
Benefits and Salary:
N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
Business Associations: Interacts with senior management, and others concerning matters of significance to the company. Conducts business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives.
Impact: Decisions have a serious impact on the overall success or failure on area of accountability. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause critical delays or modifications to company projects or operations causing substantial expenditure of time, human resources, and funds.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment.
Safety, Security, and Quality
While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Director, Communications will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Ability to obtain a Q level Department of Energy security clearance is preferable but not required.
Diversity & Inclusiveness
N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.
N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.
N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.
Position Location:
This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com's Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos' presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that's a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.
Position Summary
On behalf of the Department of Energy, N3B cleans up the legacy waste left in the environment from the Manhattan Project through the Cold War due to operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. We address radiological and hazardous waste left in the soil, monitor and address contaminants in the water, and ship waste offsite for permanent disposal.
Communications Specialists play an important role in cleanup. It is critical to a successful cleanup program that stakeholders understand the program, believe in it and have had an opportunity to weigh in on values and priorities in cleanup. Communications specialists must be able to convey information about the cleanup to a wide variety of stakeholders and in a wide variety of media - including via press releases, presentations, social media, fact sheets and public meetings. Stakeholders include members of the public, elected officials, community leaders and activists, the industry, corporate parents and our customer.
We're proud of the work we do cleaning up the environment and protecting our future.
While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the communications specialist will ensure all his or her activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner; will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):
- Develops, plans, and conducts public relations and public affairs programs, both domestic and/or global, to improve and support company business objectives with the media, public, industry, and other external stakeholders.
- Develops communications, international relations and marketing materials by writing and editing press releases, media materials, speeches, scripts, articles and business presentations.
- Influences public opinion, corporate ranking, and policy decisions through strategic communications activities. Corrects inaccuracies, anticipates and manages crisis communications, acts as company's spokesperson, and develops relationship with media and advocacy organizations.
- Plans, creates and disseminates information using appropriate social media to drive business strategies for products.
- Identifies, secures and prepares key opinion leaders and internal spokespeople to provide perspective and insight to the media.
- Ensures all advertising and notices uphold the company's reputation. Ensures all company compliance and ethics standards are met.
- May represent the company at press conferences, briefings and presentations on company issues.
- Someone who works well on a team and with our subject matter experts, can project manage events, translate complicated technical information for the general public, and produce well-written copy
- May participate and support advertising campaigns, and/or edit material for organization publications.
- May supervise work of outside consultants, including public relations agencies.
- Provide public affairs communication including press releases, website design and maintenance and newsletters.
- Support preparation, printing, and distribution of presentations and other public information.
- Serves as coordination lead for Community Commitment with colleges, K-12 schools, charitable contributions and volunteer support.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
- Advanced skill and demonstrated experience in writing press releases, fact sheets, media articles and presentation materials.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in developing and applying highly advanced principles, concepts and techniques in communications and public affairs.
- Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively, work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and with diverse personal attributes).
- Experience in developing and leading medium-sized projects, including defining scope, objectives and methods.
- Experience in training and mentoring others.
- Level of language skills, writing skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) required.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelors' degree in appropriate discipline and minimum of 14 years of experience; however, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable. Experience should include a minimum of 6 years' of management responsibility.
Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.
Benefits and Salary:
N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
Business Associations: Interacts with senior management, and others concerning matters of significance to the company. Conducts business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives.
Impact: Decisions have a serious impact on the overall success or failure on area of accountability. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause critical delays or modifications to company projects or operations causing substantial expenditure of time, human resources, and funds.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment.
Safety, Security, and Quality
While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Director, Communications will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Ability to obtain a Q level Department of Energy security clearance is preferable but not required.
Diversity & Inclusiveness
N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.