Graphics Artist, Journeyman

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

2d•$65,650 - $118,675

About The Position

Leidos’s Intelligence Sector seeks a journeyman-level Graphics Artist to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. The role produces high-quality, high-visibility graphics for briefings, documents, and web materials, communicating complex information clearly and professionally. The artist supports multiple customers across USCYBERCOM J3, the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-ARES (JTF-ARES), collaborating with technical subject-matter experts and leaders to develop effective visual products. The Graphics Artist develops visual concepts from start to finish and creates materials for internal and external communications, including documents, infographics, presentations, and web-based assets. The role also advises end users on visual communication strategies, contributes to analytic standards and best practices, and ensures products and daily activities comply with applicable Department of Defense (DoD) and USCYBERCOM policies, regulations, frameworks, and guidance.

Requirements

Top Secret/SCI (TS/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.
2–4+ years of professional graphic design experience; prior experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community organizations is preferred.
Ability to provide timely, accurate, relevant graphics support for analytical production, 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, especially presentation graphics and executive-level content.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and concepts, terminology, and operations of 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 effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, proactively multitask, 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 support to multiple customers across USCYBERCOM J3, CNMF, and JTF-ARES.
Design and produce high-quality 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 clear, engaging visual content.
Provide recommendations and feedback to end users on visual communication strategies.
Format and revise subject matter for effective 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 methodologies and products.
Ensure compliance with 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.