Executive Communications Specialist
Engagement Office
GS 13-14
Washington, D.C.
Hybrid-remote
THE MISSION
The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) was established by Congress to manage a $25+ billion portfolio of cutting-edge demonstration projects across America that include advanced nuclear, clean hydrogen, carbon management, industrial decarbonization, long-duration energy storage technologies, and demonstration projects in rural or remote areas and on current and former mine land. OCED works with private companies – including many Fortune 500 firms – to construct large-scale, next-generation projects that can span 10 years or more and is supported by a diverse group of bi-partisan political leaders, businesses, and local communities.
THE ROLE
The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations is looking for an Executive Communications Specialist to lead executive communications and storytelling. In this role, you’ll research and draft speeches, talking points, and strategic messaging for OCED’s leadership, ensuring alignment with the office’s mission to commercialize transformational clean energy technologies. You’ll identify and amplify stories about the real-world impact of OCED’s projects, creating compelling content for newsletters, blogs, video scripts, and social media. You’ll also attend events with senior leaders to provide real-time support, evaluate speech delivery, and refine future messaging strategies. Collaborating across teams, you’ll help ensure messaging consistency and impact across all platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and write speeches, talking points, and strategic messaging tailored to diverse audiences.
- Lead storytelling initiatives, including a blog series, newsletters, video scripts, and social media content.
- Identify and spotlight impactful stories about OCED projects and people, collaborating with stakeholder teams.
- Coordinate speaking opportunities for OCED leadership, preparing materials, attending events, and providing on-site support as needed.
- Evaluate speech delivery and refine content based on lessons learned to continuously improve impact.
- Collaborate with event organizers and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment in messaging and delivery.
- Stay up to date with DOE messaging and coordinate across the Department to ensure alignment.
- Work with the Digital and Visual Lead to develop creative collateral, including videos and graphics.
- Provide constructive feedback and coaching to senior leaders to improve delivery and effectiveness of messaging.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- 7-10+ years of experience in executive communications, speechwriting, or related roles.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
- Expertise in preparing talking points, video scripts, blog posts, and social media content.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. - Experience coordinating communications for public speaking engagements, including preparing senior leaders for high-profile events.
- Familiarity with energy and clean technology sectors (preferred but not required).
- Ability to handle quick-turnaround requests while maintaining high-quality output.
- A creative, proactive approach to identifying and amplifying impactful stories.
- Experience providing feedback and coaching to senior leaders to refine and improve messaging.
The candidate profile is meant to inform prospective applicants about the type of background and experience that would be suitable for this position. However, prospective applicants who do not meet the listed requirements but still show considerable potential to fulfill the role are encouraged to apply.
