Graphics Artist, Journeyman

Leidos•Odenton, MD

3d•$52,000 - $94,000

About The Position

Leidos seeks a journeyman-level Graphics Artist for its Intelligence Sector to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. The role produces high-quality, high-visibility graphics for briefings, documents, and web materials, translating complex information into clear, professional, and visually compelling communications. The artist supports customers across USCYBERCOM J3, the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-ARES (JTF-ARES), working collaboratively with technical subject-matter experts and leaders while following USCYBERCOM branding and presentation standards.

Requirements

Have a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph upon application.
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 or more years of professional graphic design experience; DoD or Intelligence Community experience 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.
Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of graphic design skills, especially presentation graphics and executive-level content.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and concepts, terminology, and operations across communications media, including 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, proactively multitask, and meet short deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Arts, or a related field, with two to four years of related experience.
Familiarity with USCYBERCOM’s organizational structure and mission.
Experience designing for executive-level or military audiences.
Prior graphic design support experience for 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 adhering to USCYBERCOM branding and presentation standards.
Collaborate with technical subject-matter experts and leaders to transform complex information into clean, engaging visual content.
Provide recommendations and feedback to end users on visual communication strategies.
Format and revise subject matter for effective graphic presentation, selecting visual elements, layouts, and delivery formats.
Design internal and external communication materials, including documents, infographics, presentations, and web-based assets.
Contribute to analytic standards and best practices and continuously improve methodologies and products.
Ensure compliance with applicable DoD and USCYBERCOM policies, regulations, and frameworks, and apply relevant guidance in daily activities.
Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas clearly through verbal, written, and visual means.