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Graphic Designer - SME
Location: Columbia, MD
Position Type: Full Time
Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

At BB6 Defense, we solve problems before they happen, deliver results when it matters most, and thrive in high-stakes environments. We’re building a team of mission-driven professionals who bring precision, agility, and expertise to the fight.

We are seeking a Graphic Designer to design and produce clear, compelling visual and written communications for print, digital, web, presentations, dashboards, video, mobile, and two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments. In this role, you’ll translate complex technical information into effective visual stories that support organizational communications, outreach, reporting, and decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

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.

What You Bring to the Fight

Active TS/SCI w/ current CI Polygraph (under 7 years) required.
Master’s degree and 15+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of experience, or Associate’s Degree or HS Diploma and 20+ years’ experience.
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.

Compensation: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

BB6 Defense - Let's Go!!

BB6 Defense operates as a high-performance force inside the missions that matter most. We bring world-class expertise, embedded deep within your operation — thinking, planning, and executing with the precision and commitment of a team that has everything on the line. Small in footprint. Unmatched in impact.

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Highly competitive 401k Plan

A 401(k) is one of the best options you have to save for retirement and BB6 understands it could be the most valuable piece of your retirement income pie someday.

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Highly competitive benefit package

Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other supplemental benefits provided.