Great Waters Federal is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Great Waters Federal is seeking a Graphic Designer in Bethesda, Maryland. The objective of this work is to support the Executive Secretariat and oversee the development, coordination, and management of a Federal Contractor publications and issuances. This position requires a highly creative and strategically minded Graphic Designer to serve as a primary visual storyteller for the nation's premier military medical center. This role is responsible for translating complex medical, military, and command information into compelling, high-impact visual communications. The ideal candidate will manage the entire lifecycle of design projects, from conceptualization to final production, ensuring that all visual materials advance the mission and maintain the prestigious brand of Walter Reed.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Design & Brand Management: Lead the design and production of a wide array of visual materials, including command-level publications, public health campaigns, patient education materials, environmental graphics, digital signage, and social media content, ensuring strict adherence to brand standards.
• Project Management & Workflow Coordination: Act as the project lead for all graphic design requests, developing project timelines, managing a production calendar, and coordinating with stakeholders across the medical center to define requirements, manage feedback, and ensure timely delivery.
• Visual Storytelling: Translate complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, accessible, and engaging infographics and visual aids that resonate with diverse audiences, from patients and families to senior military leadership.
• Multimedia Integration: Create and edit photographic and video assets, integrating them into comprehensive visual communication products that enhance storytelling and engagement across all platforms.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with the entire public affairs and communications team to brainstorm creative concepts and develop cohesive visual strategies for major hospital events, initiatives, and crisis communications scenarios.
• Reporting & Approvals: Manage the approval workflow for all visual materials, presenting concepts and final products to senior graphic designers and leadership for review and final sign-off.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, supported by a compelling portfolio that showcases expertise in branding, layout for print and digital, and data visualization (infographics).
• Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with pre-press and digital file preparation.
• Proven experience in healthcare communications, Military public affairs, or a similar regulated, high-visibility environment.
• A thorough understanding of and ability to rigorously apply the principles of safeguarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) in all visual products.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects, set priorities, and meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with video editing and motion graphics software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects) is a significant advantage.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders, government personnel, and diverse stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and multiple administrative processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and developing effective solutions
• Professional judgment, discretion, and integrity, with the ability to handle sensitive information and executive-level matters
• Highly adaptable, dependable, and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment