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Falls Church, VA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Company Overview

We are a worldclass team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms ground soldier and maritime systems in 50 locations worldwide. 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 USs 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 wellbeing 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

QinetiQ US is seeking a Writer/Editorfor the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Health Agency (DHA) Military Health System (MHS) Strategic Communications Division. This individual will serve within the DHA Communications Division News Center write and edit content and support a formal editorial planning and management process.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and edit articles on deadline and short turnarounds in support of MHS missions.
  • Collaborate with the Communications planning team to inform focus area of articles identify subject matter experts and determine outreach to appropriate DHA staff offices or MHS component organizations.
  • Ensure content and messaging is consistent with the strategies and objectives established by communications/public affairs guidance plans and directives and the DHA style guide.
  • Work closely with government team to ensure complete packages are available for posting on and websites.
  • Maintain news and event calendar for long range planning and allocation of communications assets inclusive of major events across the MHS Enterprise.
  • Review content from military treatment facilities and Market communication offices for elevation to enterprise websites.
  • Update DVIDS and the Production Schedule with completed and planned articles.

Required Qualifications

  • BS degree in Communications Journalism or related field.
  • 5 years of experience in journalism
  • Experience managing concurrent actions to facilitate synchronization and integration processes across multiple production teams.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Public trust; #qinetiqclearedjob
  • An understanding of how the DoD and U.S. military operates.
  • Proficient knowledge of the variety of communication channels used to disseminate content to audiences internal and external to the DoD.
  • Problemsolving and strategic thinking skills.
  • Willingness to cover inperson events at DHHQ and/or Pentagon and other local facilities as required
  • Ability to travel 23 x per year
  • Ability to write in AP style
  • Position is remote but candidate MUST live within commuting distance to the Washington Capital Region.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specific journalism experience directly related to writing articles

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 email to or call (540)Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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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