Job Requirements
Washington, DC
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$65,000 - $77,500
Job Description
Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ US?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Editor/Researcher to provide production editing support for a fast-paced correspondence and tasking environment at the National Guard Bureau (NGB). This role reviews and refines written products for clarity and accuracy, helps keep time-sensitive tasks moving, and supports research and writing for a range of official communications, including congressional and leadership correspondence.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $77,500USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ US?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Editor/Researcher to provide production editing support for a fast-paced correspondence and tasking environment at the National Guard Bureau (NGB). This role reviews and refines written products for clarity and accuracy, helps keep time-sensitive tasks moving, and supports research and writing for a range of official communications, including congressional and leadership correspondence.
Responsibilities
- Review, revise, and edit correspondence daily for grammar, clarity, formatting, and regulatory compliance, using tracked-changes tools to document recommended edits
- Assess documents for readability and proper use of formal writing conventions, communicating findings to originators within required timeframes
- Track the status of in-progress tasks and coordinate with staff and workflow managers to keep documents moving through review
- Provide production editing support for a range of official publications, policies, and guidance documents
- Serve as editorial support for organizational SOPs and reference documents, including drafting portions and proofreading for compliance
- Draft and refine responses to formal requests for information, ensuring accuracy, proper format, and appropriate tone for the requestor
- Support preparation of materials for high-visibility hearings and leadership engagements, ensuring consistency with prior correspondence and adherence to deadlines
- Research, analyze, and summarize complex or sensitive topics to inform official responses and leadership decision-making
- Draft responses to complex, sensitive, or controversial inquiries, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate tone for the intended audience
- Provide facilitation, administrative, and logistical support for staff action processes, and use available information systems to track and retrieve official records
- Support onboarding and training for incoming staff on editorial and correspondence procedures
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in editing, proofreading, correspondence review (including congressional/legislative correspondence), publication support, and writing quality assurance
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience in writing, editing, and research within an editorial career field
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $77,500USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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