Intelligence Graphic Artist

SMX is seeking Intelligence Graphic Artists to support the production of finished intelligence (FINTEL) by transforming complex analytical content into clear, engaging, and visually compelling products. This role involves close collaboration with intelligence analysts and internal teams to create and enhance visual materials—including maps, charts, illustrations, and infographics—that effectively communicate key themes and insights.

This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Application Deadline: February 16, 2026.

Funding level: Proposal pending award.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and other stakeholders to fully understand product details, goals, and objectives

• Take draft products and documentation from concept to completion, ensuring each graphical document delivers the correct information in an easy-to-understand format

• Responsible for creating and modifying graphics, illustrations, brochures, manuals, publications, and other artwork to better communicate textual content Research and create maps, pictures, charts, bar scales, and graphics that highlight key themes in products

• Develop and maintain databases of stored graphics to quickly create products

• Operate standard computer hardware and software to prepare, revise, print, and store text, illustrations, graphs, and charts and assist with basic illustrations and detail from models, sketches, memory, written or oral instructions, and imagination

• Select font type, draw lettering, layout materials, determine the style, technique, and medium best suited to produce the preferred effects and conform to reproduction requirements

• Collaborate with analysts to make recommendations that assist illustrating key themes in graphical format

• Quickly grasp complex topics, identify main themes, and while using imagination, deliver high-quality content for the intended audience in text and pictures

• Analyze information and determine the clearest and most logical way to graphically communicate information for greatest comprehension and will generate innovative ideas for content and workflow solutions while meeting with subject-matter experts to ensure specialized topics are appropriately addressed

• Must have valid US Passport

Required Skills & Experience

• Required Clearance: TS/SCI

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of four (4) years of experience working in a professional environment in lieu of a degree

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with graphic design and layout

• Design proficiency and the ability to quickly understand and visually interpret complex information in support of mission objectives and Intelligence Community Standards

• Knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC)

• Experience in data visualization and a DoD Environment

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience within the USSOCOM Enterprise preferred

• Must be willing to deploy and have a valid US passport

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$72,700—$140,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).