Define and maintain enterprise-level UI architecture frameworks and design standards across multiple programs
Collaborate with UX, product, and systems engineering teams to translate mission requirements into intuitive user experiences
Architect and implement secure, performant, and modular front-end solutions that align with DoD cybersecurity and accessibility requirements (Section 508)
Develop and manage design systems, reusable component libraries, and UI pattern repositories for consistent product delivery
Conduct front-end design reviews, provide technical oversight, and ensure adherence to development best practices
Integrate with back-end APIs and data services to support real-time visualization and situational awareness applications
Make recommendations and prepare milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations of design concepts/integration to colleagues, subordinates and end-user representatives
Mentor front-end developers and promote modern engineering practices across teams
Support compliance with DISA STIG standards
Communicates architectural direction to executives, government stakeholders, and engineering teams
Advocate for user-centered design principles and technology modernization

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or related/relevant experience in related field (Master’s preferred)
U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
8+ years of experience in UI/front-end development; 2+ years in an architectural or lead technical role
Expertise in Figma, Axure, JAWS and ANDI
Proficiency with modern frameworks such as Miro, React, Angular, NVDA or Vue
Experience designing enterprise web applications within secure or classified network environments
Strong understanding of web accessibility, performance optimization, and cross-browser compatibility

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits
Flexible work arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

UI architecturefront-end developmentdesign systemscomponent librariesAPI integrationweb accessibilityperformance optimizationcross-browser compatibilityDoD cybersecuritymilestone reporting

Soft Skills

collaborationmentorshipcommunicationtechnical oversightuser-centered design advocacy

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Software EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Human-Computer InteractionDoD Security Clearance