Senior Executive Officer/Chief of Staff (Directors Action Group)

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 Senior Executive Officer/Chief of Staff in support of a Directors Action Group. The highly motivated candidate will support all activities involved with the preparation and production of material supporting internal and external communications, develop short and long-term strategic messaging, policy and structure for a rapid research and development (R&D) program office. The ideal candidate should be capable of working well amongst a diverse team to develop processes and procedures to ensure consistent and timely deliverable of products across a wide range of external government and industry audiences in support of a newly appointed Principal Staff Assistant office located in Chantilly, VA.

Research, write, edit, and produce definitive documentation, including graphics, for office projects as required by Government management and the Government Program and Project Manager(s).
• Develop content for senior leadership engagements, including but not limited to white papers, PowerPoint, excel documents, and tracking tools
• Be responsible for strategic short and long term policies and procedures for a small size R&D organization
• Communicate and coordinate with Office Directors, protocol officials and foreign disclosure officials to ensure successful dissemination of information across all levels of government
• Act as a liaison and Action Officer for the office Director, Deputy Director and Director of Strategic Engagements
• Maintain office archives of all presentations, animations/movies, speeches, white papers, videotapes or other media. In addition, this may include creating and maintaining bibliographic and abstract databases, and technical documentation libraries.
• Prepare drafts for technical review briefings, industry day/workshop presentations, concepts of employment and operation, and other briefings/presentations for internal and external use.
• Coordinate with office leadership regarding briefings to outside agencies.
• Provide support to the Director of Strategic Engagement, assist in development of key operational strategies, develop and maintain 30-60-90 engagement calendar
• Ideal candidates will be team oriented and focused on executing the mission and working to identify areas of efficiencies through the development of new constructs in support of the organization

• Top Secret / SCI security clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum of 15 years of recent and relevant communication multimedia and technical support experience
• Highly organized and able to develop documents in all media. Proficient in software packages to include MS Powerpoint, Project, Excel and/or other equivalent tools.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and be independently motivated.
• #LI-ONSITE

• Proven ability to work in a mission focused and fast-paced environment
• Masters Degree
• Previous Military Executive Officer/Chief of Staff experience
• Previous Progam Office Experience

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.