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Recruitment Marketing Strategist/Communications Specialist (Communications Specialist 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM

Los Alamos, NM

1mo ago Closed

$97k - $158k/yr Full time Marketing Campaign Management Channel Management

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 25, 2026).

Job Description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a senior recruitment marketing and communications professional to support institutional hiring priorities through audience-focused strategy and campaign execution.

Responsibilities

Advise Talent Acquisition leaders, recruiters, and hiring organizations on communications strategies for priority occupations, hard-to-fill roles, hiring initiatives, and recruiting events
Build integrated communications plans covering audiences, messages, calls to action, channels, and measures of success
Produce candidate-focused content for career landing pages, email, advertising, job boards, recruiting platforms, event materials, and other channels
Coordinate with social media, web, design, multimedia, and other Communications and External Affairs teams to deliver cohesive campaigns that align with institutional standards
Manage the Talent Acquisition group’s CRM tool
Plan and manage paid recruitment advertising across search, display, streaming, and other appropriate channels
Oversee campaign budgets, schedules, agencies, media vendors, contracts, and deliverables
Support candidate-facing recruiting platforms and tools, including managing contracts, training, and implementation
Set campaign measures tied to recruiting goals, including reach, engagement, careers website traffic, conversions, and applications
Analyze results, brief stakeholders, and recommend adjustments to content, audience targeting, channel mix, and spending

Requirements

Exceptional writing and editing, with ability to translate complex workforce or business needs into clear, audience-focused content
Ability to work within editorial, institutional brand, accessibility, and approval requirements
Thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation
Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Word
Baseline understanding of generative AI tools, including prompt engineering, evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy and quality, and applying AI responsibly under organizational policies
Advanced experience developing and executing marketing strategies and leading integrated campaigns for defined audiences and organizational priorities
Ideally experienced planning and managing multichannel campaigns across web, email, paid and organic digital media, social media, events, or other communications channels
Experience advising executives and customers, managing competing priorities, and independently leading complex projects
Experience partnering with writers, designers, digital teams, vendors, or agencies to deliver communications plans, products, and campaigns
Demonstrated ability to use analytics and campaign results to evaluate performance success, brief stakeholders, and recommend improvements
Some experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, or vendor deliverables

Location and Work Model

Los Alamos, NM (hybrid)
Work location is hybrid in Santa Fe, NM and Los Alamos
Hybrid defined as working partially onsite and partially offsite within 2 hours ground commute of the location
All work locations are at management discretion and can change with appropriate notice

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a physical, life, or social science (or equivalent combinat…)

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience in recruitment marketing or talent acquisition communications
Experience supporting recruitment for STEM, skilled trades, national security, or other specialized occupations
Familiarity with career websites, job boards, recruiting platforms, CRM systems, or applicant tracking systems
Experience working in a national laboratory, matrixed environment, or other large government organization

Technologies

Microsoft Word

Compensation

USD 96,600 - 158,000 per year

Benefits

PPO or high deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) with 6% matching plus 3.5% annually
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Position Commitment and Employment Notes

Regular appointment employees must serve a period of continuous service in the current position to be eligible for posted jobs at the Laboratory
If the required time is not served, employees may apply only with documented approval of their Division Leader
Position commitment is 1 year

Eligibility, Clearance, and Compliance

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires favorable NNSA decision under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (applies only to U.S. citizens); foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A
Clearance: Q (position will be cleared to this level)
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter
Obtaining a Q clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances
Additional authorization to access classified information may be required depending on the position and may or may not be available to dual citizens
Clearance and authorization decisions are made by the Federal Government, not Triad
To obtain a clearance, individuals must be at least 18 years of age
U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances
New-employment drug test required; random drug testing maintained under the substance abuse policy
Although marijuana use and possession are legalized in New Mexico and other states, use and possession remain illegal under federal law
A positive marijuana drug test results in termination, even if the use was pre-offer
Regular position note: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Equal opportunity employer
Workplace accessibility commitment and reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals participating in the application and hiring process
Request via applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947

Applicant Restriction Notice

Citizens of the People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau) and citizens of Iran, North Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities supporting national security laboratory and nuclear weapons production missions (includes Los Alamos National Laboratory)

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