Graphic Designer
Peraton
Herndon, VA · Posted September 30, 2026
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About the job
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team of proposal professionals who work together on business development opportunities in support of some of the largest U.S. Federal agencies.
As a Graphic Designer, you will:
Work with solution architects, technical experts, business development executives, and writers to create imagery for RFIs, white papers, and proposals.
Create compelling cover art, oral presentations, posters, CD/DVD labels, infographics, network schematics, and other graphics.
Be trained and mentored by a highly experienced proposal graphic design team.
Expected to be onsite 4 days a week with 1 flex day (only if the prop team is not onsite).
Expected to be onsite every day your prop team is onsite.
While proposal development sometimes means night and weekend work, our entire team, our leadership, and Peraton corporate policies provide flexibility to support a positive work-life balance and reward your contributions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience with BS/BA.
3+ years of graphic design experience.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Cloud, and MS PowerPoint.
Knowledge of the print production process, printers, and plotters.
Ability to conceptualize and develop complex graphic designs from text or verbal description.
Portfolio available on request.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (active Secret or above preferred).
Ability to travel and work out of both our Northern VA offices and Annapolis Junction, as needed.
3+ years Federal or State proposal experience.
FEDSIM proposal experience a must.
Experience using AI‑driven graphic design or image‑generation tools to enhance proposal and presentation graphics.
US Citizenship
Desired Qualifications:
BA or BS in Graphic Arts, Web Design, Fine Arts, or Communications Arts, or Certificate/Associate degree in Graphic Design.
Proficiency in MS Visio and MS Project GANTT charts.
1+ years of experience developing proposal graphics.
Knowledge of an industry-leading proposal process (e.g., Shipley Associates).
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.