Graphic Designer with Security Clearance

DCCA; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid and unpaid leave

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA, a veteran-owned IT firm in Virginia, seeks a Graphic Designer with active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance. You will craft tailored visuals for leadership, partners, and oversight staff, drawing on a strong Adobe Creative Suite skill set and presentation design experience.

You'll collaborate with senior leadership to deliver graphics for mission-critical documents and briefs, ensuring accuracy, branding, and timely delivery. The role offers growth within a culture of integrity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, information technology, or related technical discipline.
• Experience translating complex information into clear, engaging graphics and visuals.
• Ability to develop graphics for reports, briefings, and marketing materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored communications products for different stakeholders as directed by the customer.
• Support graphics creation for the Mission Center with the Executive Director and Front office.
• Occasionally produce graphics quickly to meet deadlines.
• Develop graphics primarily on the customer system, accessing image/vector libraries as needed.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite for charts, photo editing, and document production.

Skills

Visual communication

Presentation design

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Graphic Designer Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/Poly. For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters. Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran-owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives.

Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks:

The graphic designer shall perform the following tasks:

• Provide tailored communications products for different stakeholders (e.g. senior leadership, operational and technical partners, and oversight staff) as directed by the customer.
• Work closely with the Mission Center Executive Director and Front office personnel to support graphics creation for the entire Mission Center.
• Occasionally provide quick reaction for production of graphics needed to meet Mission Center Front Office deadlines.
• Primarily develop graphics products on customer system but shall access low-side image/vector libraries to search and download graphics that can be customized for logos, briefing, and other media.
• Significant experience with Adobe Creative's suite of tools to include:
• Adobe Illustrator (charting and vector illustrations)
• Adobe Photoshop (photo editing and composition for covers)
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly
• Visual Communication & Design - Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging graphics, presentations, infographics, and other visual products.
• Presentation & Layout Design - Skilled in creating polished, professional presentations, marketing materials, reports, and digital/print content.
• Attention to Detail & Collaboration - Strong eye for accuracy, consistency, and branding while working effectively with clients, teams, and stakeholders.

Required Education / Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.

The proposed salary range for this position in Virginia is 195,000 to 210,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors.

Benefits:

• healthcare
• retirement plan
• paid disability and life insurance programs
• employee assistance program
• paid and unpaid leave programs
• education assistance
• wellness initiatives

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work.

Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page.

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets