Graphic Designer

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Herndon, VA, USA
In-Office
80K-128K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Create proposal and presentation graphics, including cover art, infographics, network schematics, posters, and oral presentation visuals. Collaborate with architects, technical experts, business development leaders, and writers supporting federal agency proposals. Develop complex designs from written or verbal concepts, support print production, and use Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and AI-driven design tools. The role requires onsite work, travel between Northern Virginia and Annapolis Junction offices, federal proposal experience, U.S. citizenship, and Secret clearance eligibility.
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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team of proposal professionals who work together on business development opportunities in support of some of the largest U.S. Federal agencies.


As a Graphic Designer, you will:

  • Work with solution architects, technical experts, business development executives, and writers to create imagery for RFIs, white papers, and proposals.
  • Create compelling cover art, oral presentations, posters, CD/DVD labels, infographics, network schematics, and other graphics.
  • Be trained and mentored by a highly experienced proposal graphic design team.
  • Expected to be onsite 4 days a week with 1 flex day (only if the prop team is not onsite).
  • Expected to be onsite every day your prop team is onsite.

While proposal development sometimes means night and weekend work, our entire team, our leadership, and Peraton corporate policies provide flexibility to support a positive work-life balance and reward your contributions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience with BS/BA.
  • 3+ years of graphic design experience.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Cloud, and MS PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of the print production process, printers, and plotters.
  • Ability to conceptualize and develop complex graphic designs from text or verbal description.
  • Portfolio available on request.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (active Secret or above preferred).
  • Ability to travel and work out of both our Northern VA offices and Annapolis Junction, as needed.
  • 3+ years Federal or State proposal experience.
  • FEDSIM proposal experience a must.
  • Experience using AI‑driven graphic design or image‑generation tools to enhance proposal and presentation graphics.
  • US Citizenship

Desired Qualifications:

  • BA or BS in Graphic Arts, Web Design, Fine Arts, or Communications Arts, or Certificate/Associate degree in Graphic Design.
  • Proficiency in MS Visio and MS Project GANTT charts.
  • 1+ years of experience developing proposal graphics.
  • Knowledge of an industry-leading proposal process (e.g., Shipley Associates).
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent background
  • At least 3 years of graphic design experience
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Creative Cloud
  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of print production processes, printers, and plotters
  • Ability to conceptualize and develop complex graphic designs from text or verbal descriptions
  • Portfolio available upon request
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
  • Ability to travel and work from Northern Virginia and Annapolis Junction offices as needed
  • At least 3 years of federal or state proposal experience
  • FEDSIM proposal experience
  • Experience using AI-driven graphic design or image-generation tools
  • U.S. citizenship
  • BA or BS in Graphic Arts, Web Design, Fine Arts, or Communications Arts, or a certificate/associate degree in Graphic Design
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project GANTT charts
  • At least 1 year of proposal graphics development experience
  • Knowledge of an industry-leading proposal process, such as Shipley Associates
  • Active Secret or higher security clearance
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance

Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Why Work With Us

We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.

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