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The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking a highly skilled Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission, to provide creative graphic design and layout solutions for intelligence products. The incumbent will contribute to the full spectrum of the intelligence production process by designing original illustrations, editing pre-existing images, managing fonts, and employing advanced pre-publication techniques. The Graphics Developer/Designer will integrate graphics with text, audio, and video to support the creation of interactive and multimedia, high-visibility finished intelligence products. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with analysts to interpret and visually convey analytic assessments, as well as demonstrated proficiency in professional design software, such as Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Creative Suite, and on Apple Mac hardware platforms.

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Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.

Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

What you'll be doing:

Develop compelling graphics and diagrams in support of USCC J2 intelligence production, including conducting research and collecting relevant information from both internal and external subject matter experts and other sources.

Analyze, interpret, and validate information to ensure graphical and visual accuracy within all products. Organize information to determine the optimal method of presentation; create content according to established plans and production timelines. Ensure consistency with style guides and applicable publications policies in the preparation, formatting, and finalization of all graphic materials. Ensure all completed graphics and products fulfill the specified purpose, meet stakeholder requirements, and align with the intended scope. Assist in determining, recommending, and overseeing the production process for completed materials, supporting both digital and print media as required. Integrate graphics with text, audio, and video components to produce interactive and multimedia products that enhance the communication and impact of analytic assessments. Maintain up-to-date proficiency in professional graphics and design software and hardware platforms, including Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Creative Suite, and Apple Mac systems. Document Operating Instructions (OIs) for command-wide programs and initiatives as assigned by the Government, ensuring adherence to process and standardization of visual communication practices.

Needed Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor's degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master's degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance Needed:

• Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Deep familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.

• Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.

• Demonstrated extensive experience designing for executive-level or military audiences.

• Prior experience providing graphic design support to Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.

• Demonstrated understanding of DoD and IC collaboration and graphics design best practices.

• Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP), and technical certification within field of graphic design such as Adobe Certified Professional (ACP).

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