Editorial & Research Specialist — Secret-Clearance Ready

QinetiQ US; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an Editor/Researcher to provide production editing support for a fast-paced environment at the National Guard Bureau. The role focuses on reviewing and refining official correspondence for clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance, including congressional and leadership communications.

Responsibilities include tracking task progress, providing editorial support for SOPs and guidance documents, drafting responses to information requests, and preparing materials for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of editing, proofreading, correspondence review (including congressional/legislative correspondence), publication support, and writing quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Review, revise, and edit correspondence daily for grammar, clarity, formatting, and regulatory compliance.
• 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.
• Draft and refine responses to formal requests for information, ensuring accuracy, proper format, and appropriate tone.
• Support preparation of materials for high-visibility hearings and leadership engagements, ensuring consistency with prior correspondence and deadlines.

Skills

Editing experience

Proofreading

Correspondence review

Writing quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Comms/Journalism/Public Affairs

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an Editor/Researcher to provide production editing support for a fast-paced environment at the National Guard Bureau. The role focuses on reviewing and refining official correspondence for clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance, including congressional and leadership communications.

Responsibilities include tracking task progress, providing editorial support for SOPs and guidance documents, drafting responses to information requests, and preparing materials for