Job Abstract

Job ID

2024-10764

Posted Date

Consulting/Strategy

Job Location

US-DC-Washington

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.

QinetiQ US is seeking a Communications and Marketing Specialist responsible for helping to drive integrated internal communications across a federal enterprise. This individual will provide outreach throughout the organization with a team who can amplify senior executive voices, along with integrating the broad policy and operational issues within the mission and interagency relationships. The ideal candidate is comfortable working both collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment while supporting a positive and diverse team.

• Provide strategic internal communication assessments and management approach for a large federal law enforcement organization.
• Conduct predictive analysis of issues that may impact the future of a large organization and make recommendations for multi-disciplinary communications efforts.
• Report out and provide a synopsis of communication engagement research, analysis, findings, and recommendations weekly or as a frequency as directed.
• Develop senior leader talking points on myriad strategic issues affecting the organization.
• Develop print and digital content and copy for employee engagement campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Deliver communications support to the enterprise, including media, marketing and customer service support.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders in support of reactive and proactive communications engagements.
• Develop and execute internal email marketing campaigns.
• Plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of virtual and in-person events.
• Execute internal communication activities that ladder up to a larger brand platform.

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Public Relations or Communications, or similar relevant field.
• Minimum of 4 to 8 years working experience as a communications specialist.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
• Proficiency in email marketing platform solutions.
• Demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic and diverse team environment with quick deadlines, changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and use discretion in sensitive and high-pressure environments.

• Experience supporting strategic communications and public affairs for a federal client.
• Professional certification in strategic communications accredited by a certifying organization, e.g. Public Relations Society of America.
• Previous experience working in the national security, executive or legislative arenas.

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. 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.