Sr. Analyst Strategic Communications & Graphics Design

Overview:

LMI seeks a Sr. Analyst Strategic Communications and Graphic/Media Designer to support a large Army Civilian Corp in transforming the current workforce through modernized processes and technologies. This position will include supporting communications and outreach campaigns, authoring and designing graphical and media content, and development of communication strategies, products, and solutions. This position requires an active Secret clearance.

At LMI, we’re reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible™. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs. 

• Support a full-range of communications including but not limited to talking points, video scripts, memos, organization announcements, nominations, social media posts, media interviews – and associated read-aheads for speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, technical subject matter experts, marketing, and design teams to plan and develop content, style, and layout.
• Provide communications services to convey, promote, and disseminate information to stakeholders related to ongoing and future initiatives under tight deadlines.
• Liaise with organizations to strategically communicate. This includes working with Public Affairs Officials. 
• Conceptualize and execute day-to-day graphic design support across various teams by transforming information into engaging visuals, products, and graphics to fully communicate ideas and concepts appropriately to the specific audiences.
• Develop graphic materials that align with client’s branding and voice
• Support designing and formatting client PowerPoint presentations with existing branding 
• Create document designs, including covers, page layouts, inclusive graphics, and image selection
• Develop visual material while adhering to brand guidelines and ensuring proper messaging is being executed in all products.
• Edit videos to be presented at various events and on social media sites
• Develop/design marketing materials for social media postings
• Design and edit PowerPoint presentations, certificates, brochures, posters, cover designs, report layouts. and other visual communications collateral
• Execute projects from concept to final delivery, including all versioning, in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment under dynamic deadlines
• Work collaboratively across teams
• Prepare files for digital or offset printing
• Ensure that digital products are in compliance with all U.S. government section 508 accessibility standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Manage own workload and ensure deadlines are met
• Attend client meetings to discuss expectations and desired outcomes
• Present drafts to clients/team members for feedback 

This is a primarily remote role, with occassional on-site client visits at the Pentagon. 

Required Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years’ relevant work experience.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, for which one must be a US citizen.
• Experience with communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques, including skill in presenting ideas in speech and in written form to inform and persuade audiences at all levels of the organization 
• Demonstrated experience synthesizing complex information and conveying data and content in a visually compelling manner.
• Experience with designing for multiple platforms including digital, print, social media, web, and presentations.
• Demonstrated expert skill in developing professional PowerPoint presentations for senior leaders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects.)
• Demonstrated proficiency using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar to edit videos
• Strong organizational skills (e.g. time management, communication, setting goals, delegation, working under pressure, self-motivation, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.)
• Strong presentation skills to present creative concepts, make recommendations about means of visual communication and imagery to senor leaders and program staff at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications including the ability to communicate with clients, customers, and other designers to ensure that designs accurately and effectively convey information.
• Knowledge of print and digital delivery processes and demonstrated ability to prepare print- and digital-ready files for government requirements.
• Ability to present graphic support in a compelling way to create support across different audiences.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and incorporate feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize numerous projects happening concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Elements, and Adobe Premiere Pro. 
• Bachelors or advanced degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Experience creating graphics related to the DoD.

Target Salary Range: $54,350 - $80,000

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.