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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Visual Communications / Graphics Specialist. The ideal candidate designs and produces clear, compelling visual and written communications for print, digital, web, presentations, dashboards, video, mobile, and two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments. The specialist translates complex technical information into effective visual stories that support organizational communications, outreach, reporting, and decision-making.
This role collaborates with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to develop presentations, reports, publications, graphics, dashboards, campaigns, and other communications products. Deliverables must align with organizational requirements, brand standards, established visual languages, and applicable Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Activities
- Meet with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand requirements, audiences, key messages, and deliverables.
- Design and produce static and interactive presentations, reports, publications, dashboards, infographics, and other visual communications products.
- Develop data visualizations, information graphics, layouts, charts, diagrams, and visual storytelling solutions for technical and executive-level audiences.
- Support communications and outreach strategies, branding initiatives, and messaging campaigns.
- Research, conduct interviews, and analyze information to support content development.
- Write, edit, proofread, and maintain technical, editorial, and communications content.
- Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools to design, format, and produce deliverables.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members to verify content accuracy and ensure clear, consistent messaging.
- Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage revisions through final delivery.
- Apply organizational brand standards, visual guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
- Organize source files, templates, content archives, and production assets for delivery, collaboration, and future reuse.
- Coordinate multiple assignments, track deadlines, and communicate project status, risks, and requirements.
- Evaluate and refine communications products to ensure they are accurate, effective, visually consistent, and appropriate for the intended audience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience in communications, English, or a directly related field, including technical writing or editorial writing.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience in marketing communications, content development, or an intelligence-related domain.
- Experience designing visual products across print, digital, presentation, web, video, mobile, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional environments.
- Knowledge of data visualization, information design, visual storytelling, and page layout.
- Ability to apply brand standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Active TS SCI w/Poly security clearance required.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university; additional experience may substitute for the degree.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
- Experience in communications, English, a directly related field, technical writing, or editorial writing.
- Experience supporting the Department of Defense.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience in marketing communications, content development, or an intelligence-related domain.
- Experience designing visual products for print, digital, presentations, web, video, mobile, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional environments.
- Knowledge of data visualization, information design, visual storytelling, and page layout.
- Ability to apply brand standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
