Graphics Manager - AI

SummaryThe Graphics Manager leads the development and execution of strategic visual content in support of Proposals & Pricing, Business Development (BD), and Capture teams. This role focuses on translating complex technical, operational, and mission-driven concepts into clear, compelling visual narratives that strengthen proposal competitiveness, customer alignment, and corporate messaging.The salary range for this position is $107,262-$133,545 per year.This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.This position will be posted for 5 days or until filled.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides day-to-day direction and mentorship to graphic design resources, establishing standards for visual consistency, quality, and alignment with corporate branding and proposal requirements.Serves as the primary interface between Proposal & Pricing leadership, BD, Capture, and graphic design resources to translate proposal and opportunity requirements into effective visual solutionsLeads the conceptual development of graphics, covers, and visual themes for proposal, capture, and BD initiatives, ensuring alignment with customer missions, solicitation requirements, company capabilities, and opportunity-specific strategiesAnalyzes opportunity materials (RFPs, RFIs, Sources Sought) to identify customer objectives and drive visual storytelling strategies that reinforce positioning.Translates complex service offerings into clear process flows, infographics, and visuals.Participates in cross-functional planning sessions to align visuals with win themes, customer priorities, and competitive positioning.Ensures all deliverables meet quality, branding, and timeline expectations in a fast-paced environment.Supports corporate and marketing initiatives as needed, consistent with proposal priorities.Establishes and maintains visual frameworks, templates, and reusable assets to improve efficiency and consistency across deliverables.Participates in proposal meetings as required.Other duties as assigned.SupervisionProvides supervision and direction to Graphic Artist.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field.Education may be substituted for experience on a 1:1 basis.Six (6) years of experience developing visual communications in a business, consulting, or federal environment, with demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into clear graphics.Experience supporting business development, capture, or executive communications in a federal or mission-driven environment.Proven experience leading or coordinating design efforts across multiple stakeholders, proposal teams, or functional groups.Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and Word, with strong emphasis on presentation design and document layout.U.S. Citizenship.Preferred QualificationsExperience using SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms in a proposal or business support environment.Working knowledge of Visio, Publisher, or other process-mapping and visual documentation tools.Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven proposal environment with competing priorities.Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.Shareholder PreferencePursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.Core CompetenciesVisual Strategy & Storytelling: Converts complex ideas into clear, persuasive visual narratives.Stakeholder Integration: Aligns BD, capture, and proposal inputs into cohesive deliverables.Operational Discipline: Maintains quality and consistency under tight timelines.Team Leadership: Guides design resources and establishes scalable processes and standards.Physical DemandsFrequent sitting, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus), occasional walking or standing, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Work is performed in an office environment, may be subject to temperature and noise level changes.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities