Communications Specialist

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible

Salary Range: $80K-90K / Based on Experience

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

To apply, please follow these steps:

• Visit https://ibsscorp.com/careers/
• Select the position you are interested in
• Review the job details, then click Apply Now
• Complete and submit your application

Description

This position is dedicated to translating complex scientific data into clear, concise, and accessible information for various target audiences, ranging from the general public to decision-makers and upper management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute long-term strategic communication plans and write, edit, and design electronic newsletters (such as NOAA Climate Connections and Climate.gov Weekly).
• Communicate scientific data visually through illustrations, graphs, data visualizations, and videos.
• Translate scientific and policy information into audience-appropriate talking points, web features, reports, and briefing sheets.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, town halls, and seminars to promote information exchange between NOAA, universities, NGOs, and the public.
• Design, update, and manage website content for programs, ensuring alignment with NOAA guidelines.

Required:

• BS/BA in relevant fields
• Proven experience (> 5 years) in science communications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to understand in-depth science concepts, articulate findings and accomplishments, and communicate to both scientific and general audiences
• Good working knowledge in science-based website content design and development.

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of NOAA science research and development priorities and status, organization, partners, and internal/external stakeholders
• Previous experience in a similar capacity

General Qualifications (Applicable to all roles)

All positions must possess the following general skills and characteristics:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project), Google Workspace (Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• A highly motivated, energetic, and professional demeanor, with the ability to interface with senior, influential, international officials.
• Strong foundation in ethical behavior, sound business judgment, and thorough research capabilities.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com