Senior Program Specialist, Communications

INPO sets the global standard in nuclear safety by demanding excellence of ourselves and expecting it of others. We recruit, develop, grow and retain passionate, driven people who make a meaningful difference across INPO and the global nuclear power industry.

Currently, we are looking for a Senior Program Specialist in Communications to join our team.

A Senior Program Specialist in Communications is responsible for planning, producing and distributing strategic communications for assigned functional areas and projects;

supporting the document production process; and seeking to create new solutions to improve communications at INPO. Individuals in this role could lead and / or participate on industry-facing activities and will lead in the development of new plans, models, processes and techniques.

This individual will strategically influence the suite of INPO communications tools / channels and will coach and council leadership on effective communications skills.

Assigned work will be accomplished with little to now oversight required.

Essential Functions

Function as a Communications Single Point of Contact (CSPOC) assigned to support up to two vice presidents responsible for INPO major operations in industry or corporate strategies.

Coach and counsel assigned vice presidents, directors and managers in effective communications skills and tactics.

• Produce and set the standard for high quality internal and industry communications, communication strategies, plans, and projects to support organizational initiatives and meet the needs of stakeholders.
• Functions as the lead for one of the suite of INPO communications channels and coordinates and implements a variety of content for eConnect, mConnect, ION, INPO Insight and INPO Member Website.
• Capable of strategically influencing the suite of communication tools to ensure high quality and message integration.
• Applies Change Management principles to assigned change initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in providing basic graphic support for specific products - eConnect, ION and INPO Vision monitors as well as in PowerPoint and publication design.
• Participate in and lead nuclear industry-facing activities domestically and internationally (Communications assistance visits, WANO member support missions).
• Support and lead INPO and industry conference (All-Employee Meeting, CEO Conference, Site VP / Plant Manager Conference) planning and production to include leading cross-functional teams to produce meeting collateral (videos, visual designs), guiding the development of agendas, guide message development for senior leaders, slide production, and logistic support.
• Writes strategically impactful speeches of advanced levels of difficulty for executive VP and above.
• Coordinates and successfully fulfills document editing requests.
• Supports the INPO industry response center as an on-call communications coordinator 2-3 weeks per year and participating in emergency drills.
• Coaches and mentors team members as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced working knowledge in key functional area
• Advanced ability to analyze data, trends, and complex problems to problem-solve within the functional area
• Advanced ability to conduct research, gather information, and stay current with industry trends and best practices in order to influence change within functional area
• Advanced ability to communicate complex information in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders
• Ability to develop innovative solutions that leverage specialized knowledge and technology
• Effectively manage tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Advanced ability to work independently as well as in teams / groups
• Advanced ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive / private information
• Advanced ability to build trust and rapport with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance influence

Other Preferred Competencies

• Creative thinker, intellectually curious, and interested in emerging technologies
• Demonstrates the ability to achieve results and continuous improvement
• Demonstrates an ability to inspire trust and foster open communication
• Experience coaching and developing people

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations or related field

Experience

Required

• Four or more years of professional work experience
• Two or more years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations

Preferred

• Six or more years of corporate communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations
• Four or more years of supervisory experience
• Experience leading and managing projects or sub-teams, and knowledge of project management

Work Context

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Works under minimal supervision
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds

Behaviors and Assessments / Additional Requirements

• Employment is dependent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test
• This position may require obtaining unescorted access status
• This position requires direct or indirect access to certain export-controlled technology, for which INPO may be required to obtain an export license in accordance with applicable U.

S. export control laws and regulations. If an export license is required, any offer of employment at INPO for this position is contingent upon receipt of the export license or authorization

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)