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Global Dimensions Enhancement Specialist - Visualization, Mid in Springfield, Virginia
Global Dimensions is a HUBZone, service disabled, veteran-owned small business based in Fredericksburg, VA. We are a dynamic, expanding company with exciting opportunities in language/culture, training/education/instruction, IT, cyber security, and intelligence (analysts, CI, HUMINT, SIGINT, etc.). Global Dimensions is currently seeking a Mid-level Visualization Enhancement Specialist for a position in Springfield, VA.
Mid-level Visualization Enhancement Specialist will:
Design graphics for and review NGA standard products, briefing materials and visual aids, and other products, as required.
Work with customers to design intelligence graphics that clearly and accurately convey the intelligence story.
Understand design principles and elements, typography, text layout, and color theory to create custom products as needed.
Provide guidance to customers on the design, layout, and presentation of their products.
Create custom graphics by translating complex data into easy-to-understand visuals.
Archive and disseminate products following established guidelines.
Attend regularly scheduled production support meetings and stay current with ongoing production support initiatives.
Review all visual elements, such as maps, tables, charts, timelines, and illustrations used to convey NGA intelligence, for adherence to IC, Agency, and ATC standards, in accordance with ATC guidelines
Utilize knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite to generate graphics in support of NGA products.
Utilize knowledge of design principles, web and multimedia technologies, MAPublisher and ArcGIS, structured authoring software—SGML, XML, and HTML in support of NGA products.
When directed by ATC leadership, verify and resolve classification provided by analysts or direct them to classification experts.
Demonstrate customer service excellence by clearly and concisely communicating work status, methods, instructions, problems, requirements, options, and concerns with team members, managers, and Government customers within NGA and the IC.
Participate in meetings with Government customers, team members, Contractors, etc., to exchange information, and/or provide updates.
Support the office in accomplishing the overall mission, including expediting crisis work, special assignments, and ad hoc tasking on variously scheduled arrangements.
Utilize familiarity with the US Intelligence Community and GEOINT to support the generation of NGA products
Support the office and other branches in accomplishing the agency's overall mission, including expediting crisis work, special assignments, and ad hoc tasking on variously scheduled arrangements.
Support analytic customers (authors) by tagging GEOINT products with relevant keywords and information.
Requirements
TS/SCI security clearance
At least three years of relevant graphic design experience.
Strong computer skills and demonstrated proficiency on PC platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Working familiarity with structured authoring software (using SGML, HTML, and XML).
Demonstrated expertise using Adobe Creative Suite.
Working knowledge of MaPublisher and Arc GIS.
Demonstrated aptitude in working with current, industry-standard electronic publishing computer systems, applications, and databases.
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of web and multimedia technologies.
Familiarity with the US Intelligence Community—specifically, imagery collection and exploitation.
Desired
- At least three years of relevant graphic design experience along with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Computer Graphics, or any Liberal Arts or technical degree where graphic arts or digital image processing is core to the degree OR at least seven years of graphic design experience without the above-specified degree.
Global Dimensions does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
