Project Management Specialist - Manufacturing Demonstration Facility

Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Knoxville, TN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Management Specialist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) will support the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) in delivering advanced manufacturing research and development activities. This role involves compiling and preparing information for sponsors, creating technical documentation, and facilitating communication between scientific staff and stakeholders. The specialist will play a key role in promoting the MDF's achievements and ensuring effective sponsor relations through various written materials and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Research and write technical collaboration case studies for sponsors and industry.
• Compile highlights reports for directorate leadership and sponsors.
• Liaise with scientific staff and conduct interviews to obtain scientific and technical highlights.
• Support the creation of presentations for industry and sponsors.
• Work with research teams to update and maintain handouts for sponsors.
• Provide quarterly data updates on highlight submissions to MDF leadership.
• Compile content for display on MDF digital displays to promote staff achievements.
• Support in-house events by compiling information for event websites and attendee handouts.
• Maintain the list of MDF honors and awards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, business, science, or a related field.
• Strong writing skills for both long- and short-form content.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to communicate effectively with targeted audiences.
• Skill in translating complex scientific topics into plain language.
• Ability to self-organize and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in identifying key themes from large amounts of information.
• Ability to work collaboratively to create reports and presentations.

Nice-to-haves

• General knowledge of manufacturing sciences and engineering.
• Experience communicating science to leadership positions.
• Solid knowledge of design and aesthetic principles.
• Familiarity with established brand identity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $89.6K - $113K per year.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.