Graphics Artist, Journeyman

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

Leidos’s Intelligence Sector seeks a Journeyman-level Graphics Artist to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations by producing high-quality, high-visibility graphics for briefings, documents, and web materials. The role supports multiple customers across USCYBERCOM J3, the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-ARES (JTF-ARES). Working collaboratively, the artist conceptualizes, designs, and delivers clear, professional, visually compelling products that communicate complex information. The position uses Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite to develop visual concepts and materials in accordance with USCYBERCOM branding and presentation standards. The artist collaborates with technical subject matter experts and leaders, advises end users on visual communication, and formats and revises content for effective presentation. Work includes internal and external communications such as documents, infographics, presentations, and web-based assets. The role also contributes to analytic standards and best practices and requires compliance with applicable DoD and USCYBERCOM policies, regulations, frameworks, laws, and guidance.

Requirements

Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph, required upon application for consideration.
Associate’s degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Arts, or a related field; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2–4+ years of graphic design experience in a professional environment; experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community organizations is preferred.
Ability to provide timely, accurate, and relevant graphics support for analytical products, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite.
A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of graphic design skills, particularly presentation graphics and executive-level content.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and concepts, terminology, and operations of communications media, including computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless.
Understanding of formatting requirements for classified and unclassified briefing environments.
Strong attention to detail, ability to follow branding guidelines, and commitment to high visual standards.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to receive and apply feedback effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, proactively manage multiple tasks, and meet short deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with USCYBERCOM’s organizational structure and mission.
Experience designing for executive-level or military audiences.
Prior experience providing graphic design support to joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
Understanding of DoD and Intelligence Community collaboration and graphic design best practices.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, accurate, relevant graphics-artist support to multiple customers across USCYBERCOM J3, CNMF, and JTF-ARES.
Design and produce graphic content using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite products.
Develop visual concepts from start to finish while following USCYBERCOM branding and presentation standards.
Collaborate with technical subject matter experts and leaders to turn complex information into clear, engaging visual content.
Recommend and provide feedback on visual communication strategies to end users.
Format and revise subject matter for effective graphic presentation, including selecting visual elements, designing layouts, and preparing delivery formats.
Design materials for internal and external communications, including documents, infographics, presentations, and web-based assets.
Contribute to analytic standards and best practices and continually improve methodologies and products.
Ensure compliance with applicable DoD and USCYBERCOM policies, regulations, and frameworks, and interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and guidance.
Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas confidently and in an organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.