Photographer

Seneca Holdings•Silver Spring, MD

About The Position

Seneca Federal Health, LLC (SFH) provides solutions to federal health agencies that enable better health outcomes to those our federal customers serve. SFH is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn. Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation. Seneca Federal Health is looking to hire a Photographer to support our government client. This position provides critical support to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) at the National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM). DHA is a combat support agency delivering integrated, affordable, and high-quality health services to beneficiaries of the Department of Defense's Military Health System. This position provides quality photography support to NMHM staff within expected timeframes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in fine arts or photography.
Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
Two years’ experience including knowledge of various photographic methods, techniques and material graphic design methods and the importance of each piece.
Capability to make initial decisions on such design matters as size, layout, kind and quality of materials, medium, color, schemes, typography, lighting effects, specific visual elements or materials to be incorporated, and application of artistic skills throughout. Knowledge of computer- generated and reproduction methods/options.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and uses of the various graphic formats (i.e., photography both conventional and digital, TV, print media, computer generated animation, etc.
Knowledge and skill to artistically lay out and complete graphic projects utilizing various art mediums including pen and ink, acrylics, watercolors, and computer graphics. Background and skills in developing innovative concepts of materials that project the correct image identified.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Familiarity with DVIDS and Defense Visual Information Guidelines
DINFOS training

Responsibilities

Based on conditions, selects appropriate camera-film combinations for the subject involved.
Selects lighting effects (e.g. polarized, stroboscopic, multiple flash. available light), reflectors and filters to produce the desired results.
Consults with curators about artifact handling before imaging an artifact.
Positions subjects and/or objects regarding foreground and backgrounds.
Discusses what effects or emphasis is desired with both administrative and technical personnel to place proper emphasis on portions and/or present a true perspective of the unit.
Works independently, with and without the requester, conceiving, planning, and completing finished product, using traditional photography and electronic imaging to gain required effect.
Take documentary photographs of museum artifacts and exhibits.
Takes condition report photographs of museum artifacts going out on loan or exhibit.
Provide photographic support for museum events.
Process and disseminate images as directed.
Responds to request to provide photographic products from internal or external sources for use in graphic illustrations, posters and brochures.
Prepares exhibition-quality materials designed to educate, motivate, recognize and or supplement/enhance meetings, seminars, and conventions.
Effectively uses contrasting shapes, texture shapes, mounting techniques, and lighting to stimulate and retain the interest of the target audience.
Utilizes and develops techniques for adapting and extending present equipment and processes to meet unprecedented situations.
Operates a wide range of still cameras and auxiliary lighting equipment to photograph evolving technical programs, under laboratory, field and studio conditions.
Research program subject matter and requester requirements, explaining general limitations of photographic techniques and practices.
Performs specialized still photographic reporting tasks.
Performs a wide range of photographic assignments covering various research and development activities.
Monitors and reviews relevant government and industry regulations, guidance and provides subject matter expertise to museum personnel.
Plans and executes photographic detail independently and or in concert with requester.
Completes photographic process in its entirety.
Coordinates with staff and responds accordingly for photographic results to provide a true impression of the subject.
Introduces photocopy into graphic illustrations, posters, and brochures.
Research program subject matter and requester requirements explaining general limitations of techniques and practices.
Provides alternative technical approaches to overcome limitations of traditional photographic techniques to satisfy requestor.
Consistent performance of delivery of requested imagery by the agreed- upon deadline with requester.
Provides subject matter expertise to all areas of museum mission, when requested.
Attends regular meetings, or attends other meetings as needed or directed.