Graphics Artist, Journeyman

Leidos•Odenton, MD

About The Position

Leidos 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 turns complex information into professional, clear, and visually compelling communications while following USCYBERCOM branding and presentation standards. The position uses Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite and contributes to analytic standards and best practices. The artist must comply with applicable Department of Defense and USCYBERCOM policies, regulations, frameworks, laws, and guidance. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required upon application for consideration. The listed pay range is $52,000–$94,000.

Requirements

TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph 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.
Three to five-plus years of professional graphic design experience; DoD or Intelligence Community experience is preferred.
Ability to provide timely, accurate, and relevant graphic support for analytical products, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite.
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 for communications media such as computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless.
Understanding of formatting 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.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, multitask proactively, and meet short deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Arts, or a related field, with 2–4 years of related experience.
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, and relevant graphics support to multiple USCYBERCOM customers, including 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 transform complex information into clear, engaging visuals.
Recommend and provide feedback on visual communication strategies to end users.
Format and revise subject matter for graphic presentation, including selecting visual elements, designing layouts, and preparing delivery formats.
Design internal and external communications materials, including documents, infographics, presentations, and web-based assets.
Contribute to analytic standards and best practices and continuously improve methods and products.
Ensure compliance with DoD and USCYBERCOM policies, regulations, and frameworks, and apply relevant laws, regulations, and guidance.
Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas confidently and clearly through verbal, written, and/or visual means.