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Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior
full-timeFort Meade$105k - $190k

Summary

Location

Fort Meade

Salary

$105k - $190k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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.

Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard.

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).

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

January 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Other facts

Tech stack
Graphic Design,Illustration,Image Editing,Font Management,Pre-Publication Techniques,Multimedia Production,Analytic Assessments,Adobe Creative Suite,Apple Final Cut Pro X,Apple Mac Systems,Research,Information Validation,Style Guides,Digital Media,Print Media,Documentation

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1969

What you'll do

  • The Graphics Developer/Designer will create graphics and diagrams to support intelligence production and ensure visual accuracy in all products. They will collaborate with analysts to integrate graphics with multimedia components for high-visibility intelligence products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Leidos pay for a Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior?

Leidos offers a competitive compensation package for the Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior role. The salary range is USD 105k - 190k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior do at Leidos?

As a Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior at Leidos, you will: the Graphics Developer/Designer will create graphics and diagrams to support intelligence production and ensure visual accuracy in all products. They will collaborate with analysts to integrate graphics with multimedia components for high-visibility intelligence products..

Why join Leidos as a Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior?

Leidos is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company. The Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior position at Leidos remote?

The Graphics Developer/Designer - Senior position at Leidos is based in Fort Meade, Maryland, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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