Office of the Director of National Intelligence is hiring: CTIIC Graphic Designe

Summary The Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC) is the DNI's Intelligence Community (IC) lead for cyber intelligence issues. CTIIC is responsible for integrating IC collection and analysis on cyber intelligence issues, and for coordinating and supporting the IC in providing accurate, timely, comprehensive support to national policy and decision makers. Responsibilities CTIIC's Cyber Design Studio develops the highest quality visuals that present complex cyber threat intelligence information in new and innovative ways that are broadly accessible. Graphic design professionals collaborate with analysts and mission managers to frame the cyber threat picture for US policymakers, IC partners, and senior executives charged with national security responsibilities. CTIIC Website: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/ctiic-home. Develop highly engaging, innovative visual concepts and templates that clarify complex cyber threat-related information for IC counterparts and senior policymakers. Advise on or design complex branding and publication products, including books, brochures, newsletters, corporate identity, logos, and environmental graphics. Serve as a technical/creative resource for assigned team projects, provide alternative approaches and mediums for consideration, review concepts and final artwork, and recommend or incorporate revisions for team projects to ensure adherence to technical production and quality control standards. Advise on or design complex briefing products, such as infographics, presentations, data visualizations, illustrations, and technical drawings. Plan and coordinate highly complex graphic design projects; define project goals, scope, and requirements (i.e., audience, deadline, final product format, delivery methods) for all phases of planning and production; lead team projects and interpret customer requirements and project complexity to determine required team and technical resources needed for timely, accurate product delivery. Communicate and coordinate with clients to determine how best to scope their products and conceptualize visuals for finished intelligence; work closely with clients and planners to assess team and technical requirements for complex projects, discuss production schedules, provide necessary services, and resolve procedural and production problems that may arise. Lead and participate in visual facilitation sessions with clients to better understand their needs, enhance and drive visual strategies, and deliver high quality visual products and services. Plan and develop original content by researching and analyzing multimedia methodology and subject matter; create project storyboards and work plans; acquire necessary releases, licenses, and approvals; and provide direction and guidance to project team members. Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas. Keep apprised of advancements in graphic design techniques, technologies, and trends to deliver cutting-edge work. Apply principles and theories of graphic design, data visualization, layout, and typography and ensure alignment with visual tradecraft standards to implement design ideas that effectively communicate the intelligence story. Proactively seek out and implement feedback to deliver quality visuals. Build and leverage diverse collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC. Participate in relevant IC groups that correspond to the production of visuals in finished intelligence. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a current permanent ODNI employee. OR Must be a current permanent Federal employee Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. No Temporary Promotion Opportunity The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Qualifications Mandatory Requirements: Skilled graphic designer with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in graphic design and visual analysis, strong critical thinking and presentation skills, and a desire to develop your skillset. Thorough interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of both technical and non-technical audiences. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team to solve an array of challenges through visual design. Collaborative, solution-seeking attitude with a high degree of personality and a desire to learn new skills and grow professionally. Ability in the use of a broad range of graphic tools and approaches to present data, including the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat); thorough knowledge of appropriate and efficient file formats and structure for printing, electronic dissemination, and archival purposes. Experience leading conceptualization sessions and advising authors on how to most effectively communicate the analytical story in a visual. Thorough knowledge of corporate policy and guidelines for publications and multimedia production; thorough knowledge of formats, standards, and production resources for print and electronic media. Familiarity of and adherence to copyright laws and accessibility guidelines. Thorough portfolio of no more than five products that demonstrate strong aesthetic judgement, creativity, and innovation in distilling complex information into effective and easily digestible formats. Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a diverse, creative, and often fast-paced project team environment and to efficiently manage time, technical, and administrative resources. Skilled graphic designer with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in graphic design and visual analysis, strong critical thinking and presentation skills, and a desire to develop your skillset. Thorough interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of both technical and non-technical audiences. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team to solve an array of challenges through visual design. Collaborative, solution-seeking attitude with a high degree of personality and a desire to learn new skills and grow professionally. Ability in the use of a broad range of graphic tools and approaches to present data, including the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat); thorough knowledge of appropriate and efficient file formats and structure for printing, electronic dissemination, and archival purposes. Experience leading conceptualization sessions and advising authors on how to most effectively communicate the analytical story in a visual. Thorough knowledge of corporate policy and guidelines for publications and multimedia production; thorough knowledge of formats, standards, and production resources for print and electronic media. Familiarity of and adherence to copyright laws and accessibility guidelines. Thorough portfolio of no more than five products that demonstrate strong aesthetic judgement, creativity, and innovation in distilling complex information into effective and easily digestible formats. Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a diverse, creative, and often fast-paced project team environment and to efficiently manage time, technical, and administrative resources. Desired Requirements: Experience with developing and publishing 2D motion graphics using the Adobe Creative Suite. Ability to remain open-minded and willing to change opinions based on new information and/or requirements. Strong oral and written communication skills and expert ability to conduct independent research, filter and synthesize data, and produce clear, logical, and concise products. Analytic and critical thinking skills, including the superior ability to think strategically and identify needs, requirements, and develop recommendations. High degree of honesty, integrity, and analytic objectivity. Education Additional Information Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C. area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary. Other Information REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at DNI Diversity WMA@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. 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