Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

BWXT is looking for an experienced communicator and vivid storyteller to join the Employee Communications Center of Excellence. The Employee Communications Specialist plays a key role in driving culture, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring clear, consistent communication across the enterprise. This role partners closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to develop strategic messaging, craft compelling content and lead multi-channel communication initiatives that support key business priorities. This position requires on-site presence at least three days per week to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and stay closely connected to site-level needs.

Location: Hybrid work schedule (3 days per week onsite) in Lynchburg, VA

Your Day to Day as a Communications Specialist:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic internal communication plans that drive employee engagement.
• Partner with site leaders and executives to establish a clear and authentic leadership voice; develop messaging strategies that effectively engage site-level employees.
• Build strong relationships with site leadership, HR, IT, Safety and other site partners, serving as the primary point of contact for site communications and ensuring consistency with enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Create and execute multi-channel communication campaigns, leveraging email, intranet, video, digital signage and other channels to reach target audiences.
• Develop high-quality content, including announcements, leadership messages, scripts, talking points and campaign materials, with strong storytelling and mastery of AP style.
• Collaborate with creative teams to produce supporting assets including graphics, visuals and video content.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure communication initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain and enhance SharePoint Communications sites and pages, applying best practices for usability (UX), information architecture and content accuracy.
• Contribute to strategic communication planning through insight-driven recommendations, informed by employee feedback, communication metrics and organizational priorities.
• Maintain a regular onsite presence (minimum three days per week) to support effective communication planning, relationship-building and real-time engagement with site stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in communications, journalism or marketing fields.
• Ability to design and implement comprehensive internal communication campaigns aligned with organizational objectives.
• Experience with executive engagement.
• Demonstrated collaboration between and across teams.
• Exceptional writing skills – a good storyteller – with a strong command of AP style.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build quality relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in processes and operations.
• A creative who is comfortable thinking outside of the box.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $76,000 - $119,000