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.
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. Ensures the establishment and management of a formalized and timely system of internal communications across NOAA' s program and corporate offices. 7.
Conducts ongoing evaluations to measure the success of strategic communications plans, programs, and initiatives that support and promote overall NOAA goals, to ensure that all messages, materials, and strategies for target audiences are credible, clear, and meaningful.
Provides executive oversight and leadership for the activities of a diverse group of government and contractor professionals responsible for carrying out a comprehensive communications program that directly supports the mission of the NOAA. 8. Plans and manages the Office's resource plan. including workforce management plan and budget, to maximize mission accomplishment and to ensure compliance with budget guidelines. 9.
Exercises other duties as assigned by the Director, Office of Communications.
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
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This position is with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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