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 U.S. seeks a Management Analyst responsible for tracking, analyzing, developing, and reviewing official agency briefings, policy memos, and correspondence on behalf of a federal law enforcement organization within the Department of Homeland Security. The primary workstreams include developing written products in coordination with programmatic and technical subject matter experts; tracking and succinctly summarizing the impact of recent court rulings; and offering strategic advisory, communications support, policy recommendations, and strategic subject matter expertise. This project supports senior government decisionmakers in a dynamic and fast-paced Headquarters environment, and staff may occasionally be asked to support surge efforts in response to leadership priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory and communications support on an array of activities from drafting and editing policy memoranda, to building presentations and briefing materials, to drafting responses to congressional correspondence and requests for information, often operating under tight deadlines.
• Ensure all work products are high-quality, professionally edited, and suitable for senior government audiences.
• Quickly analyze, interpret, and convey complex and technical mission-related policies, procedures, and programs using clear and succinct language.
• Track and report the progress of both fluid and high-profile written tasks, subtasks, and reports.
• Build and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships with a variety of subject matter experts and division leadership.
• Adapt and excel in a dynamic environment with an eye for detail.
• Identify opportunities to introduce QinetiQ solutions that address existing and anticipated client challenges.
• Occasionally support surge efforts as needed.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Three to ten years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or two to eight years of work experience and a Master’s degree.
• Previous experience in federal management consulting, homeland security, border security, immigration policy, government policy, legislative affairs, or a related field.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Smart, self-directed team player who can work both collaboratively and independently depending on the current needs of the client.
• Ability to think critically and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with clients, teammates and other stakeholders and build respectful and positive relationships based on mutual trust.

• Ability to handle sensitive and complex subject matter with judgment and discretion.

• Ability to maintain a security clearance from the U.S. government.
• Candidates will be required to provide a writing sample.

Preferred Qualifications

What Sets You Apart:

• High level of curiosity and demonstrated interest in relevant policy areas.
• Experience building working relationships with federal law enforcement stakeholders.

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 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.