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Deputy Director Office of Communications
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 7 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $152K – $228K Apply by Sep 22, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJINTJISTJ Marketing
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The position is located within the Office of Communications, whose mission is to coordinate NOAA's communications with employees, partners, customers, media, and the general public, supporting the broader strategic goals of the Department and NOAA. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for providing the overall strategy and vision for NOAA communication initiatives. The position operates within a structured leadership framework and reports directly to the Director of Communications.
What You'll Do
- →The Deputy Director, Office of Communications, is responsible for planning and directing the execution of information and outreach programs that support and promote overall NOAA goals, research, and programs.
- →The incumbent will use expert knowledge of communications principles and techniques, the goals and policies of NOAA, and a current level of awareness, knowledge, and attitudes of professions and the public about programs, products, and services to identify the communications needs and priorities.
- →The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1.
- →Manages (directly and through matrixed management across NOAA) relationships with external network of media contacts.
- →Manages both proactive contacts (initiated by NOAA) and reactive contacts (initiated by media). 2.
- →Manages (directly and through matrixed management across NOAA) relationships with various constituent groups. state and local governments. and other Federal agencies. 3.
- →Supports USAO and NOAA leadership to enable their effectiveness as carriers of the corporate message, both internally within NOAA and externally.
- →Directs the continuous content evolution of NOAA's Internet and intranet websites.
- →Resolves complex policy issues and advises the USAO and NOAA leadership on matters concerning the use of the Internet to advance NOAA's goals with regard to corporate communications and the dissemination of information.
- →Develops innovative strategies for maximizing information dissemination using the Web. 4.
- →Provides executive leadership for all mass media activities, to include oversight of all media inquiries. 5.
- →Serves as the authoritative resource and expert advisor on all matters of visual communications and graphics design.
- →Serves as the Agency's spokesperson to a variety of audiences as needed. 6.
- →Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships, cooperative programs, and interagency agreements with offices and individuals within NOAA and other parts of DOC, and other components of the Federal government.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National.
- ✓Senior Executive Service employees are subject to a one year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- ✓If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- ✓May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
- ✓File a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- ✓You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
- ✓Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- ✓This position requires a Secret clearance.
- ✓There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 82ddcffd-e78e-4caf-9439-23482ff9dd27
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