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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UX Designer (Secret or TS Clearance Required) - **Company:** ICF Consulting Group, Inc. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $81,499.0 - $138,549.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Design of User Interfaces, Identity and Access Management, Interaction Design, Scrum Methodology, Systems Architecture, User-Centered Design, Website Wireframe, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Material UI, Data Analytics, Figma, Devsecops, Legacy Systems - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9019183/ux-designer-secret-or-ts-clearance-required ## About the Role * Active Secret security clearance, with eligibility to obtain andmaintaina Top Secret clearance * 2+ years of professional experience in user experience design, interaction design, or a closely related field * MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply., * Top Secret security clearance * Bachelor's degree in related field * Experiencedesigning forcomplex, multi-step workflows or enterprise applications. * Working knowledge of Figma for design and prototyping. * Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams (design, engineering, product). * Ability to communicate design decisions clearly and adapt based on feedback. * Experience working on federal or highly regulated systems (e.g., DoD, security, or identity platforms). * Exposure to the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and federal accessibility standards. * Experience collaborating with developers in Agile or iterative delivery environments. * Familiarity with UX analytics and behavioral measurement tools. * Experience supporting modernization of legacy systems into cloud-based platforms. ## Description At ICF Next Government, we partner with federal clients to modernize digital services through human-centered design. We are seeking a UX Designerto support the design and evolution of federal websites and digital products as part of cross-functional delivery teams., This role is suited for a UX professional who can contribute to UX/UI delivery within Agile,DevSecOps-enabled programs and support user-centered transformation of legacy systems into modern, scalable platforms., UX/UI Design & User-Centered Modernization * Contribute to the modernization of legacy systemsthroughuser-centered applications,by applying human-centered design principles across the full product lifecycle. * Translate complex business processes, technical constraints, and mission requirements into intuitive UX/UI solutions for enterprise users (e.g., personnel vetting, adjudication workflows). * Design end-to-end user experiences including: * User flows, wireframes, interactive prototypesand high-fidelity UI designs and specifications * Ensure alignment with federal UX/UI standards, including Section508accessibility and system-specific design systems (e.g., NBIS UI/UX Playbook). Usability Testing & UX Research Integration * Support andparticipatein usability testing byobservingrepresentative users performing key workflows and capturing qualitative insights. * Collaborate with product teams tovalidateconcepts and inform iterative design improvements. * Translate research findings into actionable design updates that improve usability, efficiency, and user satisfaction. UX Measurement & Data-Driven Design * Support implementation of UX measurement tools to track user behavior and feature usage. * Analyze UX metrics (e.g., task success, feature adoption, workflow completion) to inform design decisions and continuous improvement. * Contribute toreporting onuser experience outcomes to guide product prioritization and roadmap decisions. Agile Product &DevSecOpsCollaboration * Work within Agile (SAFe) delivery teams to design iteratively alongside developers, product owners, and engineers. * Collaborate in sprint planning, design reviews, and program increment (PI) demos to ensure UX is integrated into delivery. * Ensure designs arefeasiblewithin CI/CD pipelines and align with system architecture and technical constraints. Design System & Consistency * Apply and contribute to shared UI components, patterns, and design systems to ensure consistency across enterprise applications. * Support integration with common services and platforms to promote interoperability and standardized user experiences. Documentation, Training & User Support * Produce clear UX/UI documentation, including design specifications, interaction patterns, and user guidance. * Supportdevelopmentof training materials and user-facing documentation to enable system adoption. * Incorporate user feedback and support insights into ongoing UX enhancements. ## Related Videos - [Bridging the Gap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/794-bridging-the-gap) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Building a component library for modern challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/650-building-a-component-library-for-modern-challenges) - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) ## Related Articles - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design) - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Top 5 Web Design Trends for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/155-top-5-web-design-trends-for-2023) - [Top 7 CSS Frameworks in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/362-top-7-css-frameworks-in-2025) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)