Writer/Editor

QinetiQ U.S.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Writer/Editor for the Department of Defense's Defense Health Agency. The role involves writing and editing content, supporting editorial processes, and ensuring messaging aligns with strategic communications objectives. Candidates should have a BS degree in Communications or Journalism and at least 5 years of experience in journalism, with a strong understanding of military operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in journalism.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Public trust.
• Understanding of how the DoD and U.S. military operates.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit articles on deadline for MHS missions.
• Collaborate with the Communications planning team.
• Ensure content consistency with communications/public affairs guidance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

AP style writing

Education

BS degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Writer/Editor

Job Locations

13 hours ago(5/21/2025 6:20 PM)

Job ID

2025-11484

Posted Date

Public Affairs

Job Location

US-VA-Falls Church

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

QinetiQ US is seeking a Writer/Editor for 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 health.mil and tricare.mil 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.
• Problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Willingness to cover in-person events at DHHQ and/or Pentagon and other local facilities as required
• Ability to travel 2-3 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 e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] 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.