Position Overview
Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoW). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoW to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.
We are seeking a Writer / Strategic Communications Cell Member with extensive experience in Space Acquisition technical writing. The ideal candidate will be highly knowledgeable in DoW, Air Force, and Space Acquisition security and policy reviews, Communications Messaging Guidance (CMG), and SSC Public Affairs. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.
Responsibilities
- Research, draft, and edit articles, speeches, and testimony on the organization, mission, operations, and initiatives.
- Gather, develop, and check the accuracy of information from a wide range of sources to include the Acquisition Deltas and staff organizations.
- Analyze and recommend pertinent information and coordinate with the Government to ensure consistency of messages.
- Assist in determining the overall organization of the presentation and edit the information for clarity and accuracy.
- Perform additional research and provide recommendations on submissions from other staff activities to organize, balance, and apply a consistent sense of style, grammar, and flow to the finished product.
- Prepare and arrange graphics to support presentations.
Required Qualifications
- 12 years of experience in technical writing translating specialized data for laypersons (professional writer or editor, published author, technical writer).
- TS/SCI required; #qinetiqclearedjob
- Knowledgeable in DoW, Air Force, and USSF SSC secuirty and policy reviews.
- Deep familiarity with CMG documents.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience interfacing with Government Public Affairs (SSC Public Affairs preferred).
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 USD. 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.
