Communications and Outreach Specialist

Communications and Outreach Specialist, GS-0301-13 MP

National Science Foundation

Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships, Office of the Assistant Director

Summary

This Communications and Outreach Specialist position is located in the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), Office of the Assistant Director (OAD) at the National Science Foundation.

Duties

This role will manage the day-to-day business processes with the divisional team(s), develop and participate in outreach and communications-related activities across the country to increase community engagement within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) portfolio.

As a Communications and Outreach Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Researches and establishes the community engagement strategy for the Office of the Director (OAD), with direct ties to TIP outreach and communications plan, in support of TIP's mission, policies, goals, and desired impacts.

Develops and maintains effective relationships with constituent groups and serves as a liaison on various committees and workgroups.

Represents the TIP/OAD's outreach programs to scientists, educators, and the public as a technical expert.

Participates in outreach opportunities, conferences, workshops, and webinars to engage with grantees, investors, professional societies, industry, and academia regarding opportunities provided by TIP.

Executes and manages the full scope of OAD's events, including contract support management, vendor management, and communications and outreach, managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders at any given time.

Leads, tracks, and manages the team's workstreams (such as merit review operations and logistics) to ensure the team meets deadlines.

Enhances understanding of technology transfer issues amongst other government entities, business and industry, academic institutions, international entities, investors and external organizations and internal audiences.

Plans, guides, conducts, and coordinate's themes and messaging using NSF social media platforms and other communication tools in coordination with TIP Communications Specialist and the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA).