Defense Technology Reporter

Application Instructions Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position. Join the future of news We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Why This Role Matters The Washington Post is seeking an ambitious, high-impact and collaborative reporter to cover the rapidly evolving world of defense technology, with a focus on the deepening ties between the Pentagon and Silicon Valley. This is a fast-moving beat at the intersection of national security, technology and business. The reporter will examine how federal agencies — including the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security — are reshaping their operations through partnerships with private industry, and how a new generation of tech companies is seeking to transform warfare, surveillance, intelligence gathering and global security. We are looking for a journalist who can break news, drive accountability reporting and deliver authoritative, agenda-setting coverage. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable digging into procurement systems and policy frameworks as they are unpacking the ambitions of startups and venture-backed firms. This reporter will chronicle the collision between legacy defense contractors and emerging players, track the flow of money and influence between Washington and Silicon Valley, and surface the broader implications for national security, democracy and the public. This role sits at the center of some of the most consequential shifts in government and industry. It requires a reporter who can move fluidly between scoops, investigative work and thematic enterprise — translating complex systems into clear, compelling journalism for a broad audience. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom. What Motivates You: You are curious about how innovation is reshaping warfare and intelligence. You enjoy following money, influence and decision-making inside complex institutions. You thrive on explaining complicated systems in clear and engaging ways. You are collaborative and eager to work across teams to elevate coverage. How You’ll Support the Mission: Break news on defense technology, government contracts and partnerships between federal agencies and private industry. Develop and maintain sources across the Pentagon, DHS, tech companies, startups and the venture capital ecosystem. Track the flow of funding, influence and policy shaping the future of defense and security. Produce investigative and enterprise stories that reveal how decisions are made and who benefits . Explain complex procurement systems, emerging technologies and policy frameworks for a general audience. Identify and report on emerging trends in defense innovation and national security strategy. Collaborate with colleagues across national security, technology, business and data teams to produce comprehensive coverage. The Skills and Experiences You Bring: A track record of producing impactful reporting on national security, technology, business or related beats. Strong source-building skills and the ability to navigate complex institutions. Demons ... (truncated, view full listing at source)