Graphic Designer / Developer

$78,000 - $141,000/Yr

Leidos - Washington, DC

Full-time

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The National Security Sector at Leidos is seeking a Graphic Designer / Developer to support a U.S. federal government intelligence agency. This role is pivotal in enhancing and conveying analytic thoughts and assessments through graphic design. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with analysts to understand their requirements and utilize their graphic design skills to create compelling visual narratives. The position is contingent upon contract award and requires an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing a wide range of intelligence products. This includes integrating graphics with text, audio, and video to produce interactive and multimedia high-visibility finished intelligence products. You will also be tasked with producing dynamic content that adheres to the Intelligence Community (IC) published standards, which may include podcasts and audio segments. Your work will play a crucial role in supporting the mission of defending against evolving threats and ensuring that the intelligence community has the right tools and technologies to succeed. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for geographic information systems and a proven ability to turn complex information into visually engaging stories. You will need to demonstrate proficiency in various professional graphics and design software, as well as a solid understanding of the intelligence production cycle and related technologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of national security through innovative design and development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a wide range of intelligence products integrating graphics with text, audio, and video.
• Produce dynamic content in accordance with Intelligence Community (IC) published standards, including podcasts and audio segments.
• Collaborate with analysts to understand their requirements and enhance analytic thoughts through graphic design.
• Create compelling visual stories from complex information using graphic design skills.

Requirements

• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Minimum eight years of experience in graphic design, with at least a portion of the experience within the last two years.
• Demonstrated proficiency in professional graphics and design software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, and Flash), Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Map Publisher.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrated ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
• Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
• Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise graphics.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with HTML, CSS, Java Script, d3.js, leaflet.js, Angular, or Typescript.
• Experience in cartography and geographic information systems.
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience with the intelligence production cycle and web development.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field from an accredited institution.