Junior Strategic Communications Specialist/Graphics Artist - Clearance Required

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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>LMI is seeking a J<strong>unior Strategic Communications/Graphic Arts Professional</strong> to provide tactical and strategic communications support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy (OASW-IBP). The candidate will primarily provide graphics arts support and secondarily, help manage and implement communications strategies and related strategic planning efforts to further the customer’s relationships with their stakeholders and support the customer’s mission and desired program outcomes.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>This position requires you to be on-site 5 days/week in Arlington, VA.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. 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