Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Senior Proposal Graphic Designer to join our Proposal Team in Chantilly, VA. 

The right candidate is accountable for creative, compliant, timely design, production, and delivery of professional-level proposal graphics and documents. The graphics artists performs as part of a team of other designers producing large volumes of work and is responsible for teamwork and clear communication. This position requires a high degree of expertise in multiple software packages with the ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple proposal teams. The Graphic Designer will provide services to develop overall layout and production design for various applications by applying extensive knowledge of design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative products, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office). Each designer is responsible for familiarity and compliance with both standard and variable requirements on each proposal, including corporate branding requirements, department procedures and standards, internal client preferences, instructions, and mandatory solicitation requirements. This position offers remote flexibility to candidates who are local to the Chantilly area when not working on classified bids. 

With responsibility across multiple, concurrent projects, the position is characterized by shifting priorities, stringent deadlines, last minute requirements, and evening/weekend hours if necessary to accomplish tasks within sometimes non-negotiable client deadlines, as well as the following:

• Develop proposal graphics, as well as oral presentations
• Work with capture team personnel, proposal teams, and other internal clients to conceptualize what they are trying to convey and the best way to visually communicate that information 
• Participate in design meetings to identify new product ideas and optimize existing products
• Formally and informally communicate project status
• Share ideas with internal team on best practices around visual designs, usability, and supporting technologies
• Ensure adherence to version control, file naming, and file maintenance procedures
• Create products and services that adhere to design and brand guidelines
• Assist Proposal Coordinators with preparations and materials for proposal review meetings 
• Demonstrate an understanding and execution of typography and design principles
• Demonstrate visual expertise including gathering raw data from various sources and developing comprehensive and visually engaging designs
• Ensure all deadlines are met

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors and 10 years or more of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 8+ years of experience, or a PhD or JD and 5+ years od experience. An additional 4 years of expereince may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
• Must be a US Citizen with a current TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain TS/SCI with Poly
• Extensive knowledge of design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative products, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office).
• Ability to multi-task/manage multiple bids 
• Communicate effectively and efficiently

 

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.