Leidos - Reston, VA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Reston, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Senior Interactive Graphic Designer / Developer to support a U.S. federal government intelligence agency. This role is pivotal in enhancing the analytical capabilities of the agency by transforming complex information into engaging visual narratives. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with analysts to understand their requirements and utilize advanced graphic design skills to create high-quality intelligence products. This 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 leverage technology to design and develop a diverse array of intelligence products, integrating interactive graphics with text, audio, and video to produce multimedia finished intelligence products. You will be responsible for producing dynamic content that adheres to the Intelligence Community (IC) published standards, which may include podcasts and audio segments. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior designers, providing them with technical guidance and support to enhance their skills and contributions to the team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for design and a proven ability to convey analytic thoughts and assessments through compelling visual storytelling. You will be expected to work independently, demonstrating a high level of initiative and creativity while producing timely and logical graphics that communicate complex issues clearly and concisely. Your expertise in graphic design, web development, and data science will be crucial in supporting the mission of the agency and ensuring that the right tools and technologies are utilized to address evolving security challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop a wide range of intelligence products integrating interactive graphics with text, audio, and video.
  • Produce dynamic content in accordance with Intelligence Community (IC) published standards, including podcasts and audio segments.
  • Mentor junior designers, providing technical guidance and support.

Requirements

  • Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in graphic design, with at least a portion of the experience within the last two years.
  • Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, d3.js, leaflet.js, Angular, or Typescript.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in professional graphics and design software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Flash), Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Microsoft 365.
  • Knowledgeable of and able to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and with no oversight.
  • Ability to evaluate and synthesize multiple sources of information logically.
  • Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise graphics.
  • Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and organization.

Nice-to-haves

  • In-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience with the intelligence production cycle and executive intelligence production.
  • Ability to define problems, supervise studies, and lead surveys to collect and analyze data.
  • Master's degree in graphic design or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree with an additional five years of related senior experience.
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