Communications Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC)

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

13h

About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL)’s Office of Institutional Planning and Communications is seeking an experienced and visionary Communications Manager for the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC), a new and dynamic facility designed to operate as a national hub for technological innovation. In its startup phase, the AMC is designed to become a premier national innovation hub—operating at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, fusion energy, critical minerals development, AI-driven environmental solutions, and workforce training for emerging mission needs. An essential aspect of AMC’s mission is its cross-functional research model, requiring extensive collaboration across SRNL’s Science and Technology (S&T) directorates. AMC serves as a conduit for interdisciplinary innovation, bringing together diverse research capabilities—from materials science and robotics to environmental technology and national security—to create groundbreaking solutions aligned with Department of Energy (DOE) mission priorities. The role of the Communications Manager is to communicate AMC’s cross-disciplinary research in a way that supports SRNL’s broader mission and strategic priorities. The position will report directly to the Senior Manager for External Communications with matrixed accountability to the AMC Director. Why This Role is Unique At its core, AMC is built on the power of collaboration. Unlike traditional research facilities, AMC is designed to operate across SRNL’s S&T directorates, industrial partnerships, and academic collaborations, unlocking synergies in innovation. Whether advancing fusion energy technologies, developing critical minerals, or applying artificial intelligence to environmental challenges, AMC’s greatest strength is its ability to integrate disciplines to serve as a catalyst for innovation. This crucial role calls for a seasoned communications professional who can strategically weave SRNL’s branding and communication with AMC’s cross-disciplinary successes and partnerships into narratives that resonate with scientific, industrial, academic, and public audiences. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the public narrative of a modern innovation hub from the ground up, creating the communications architecture to ensure AMC becomes a force in research and partnership development in the coming years. The Communications Manager will play a vital role in telling the story of this collaboration—highlighting how AMC’s approach accelerates groundbreaking discoveries while fostering workforce development and economic growth. "We put science to work!"

Benefits

Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
Savings & Investment plan:
Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Plan
SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process.
Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.