Top 9 User Experience Architect Jobs in Reston, VA

Intranet Experience & Information Architecture Specialist
IBSS Corporation —Silver Spring, MD
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- SharePoint
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Appian Principal Developer Consultant - Civilian
Groundswell —McLean, VA
- $128,590 - $180,783 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Appian Consultant - Intelligence
Groundswell —McLean, VA
- $128,590 - $180,783 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Distributed Solutions, Inc. —Reston, VA
- $79,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Analysis skills
- Team management
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Lead Systems Architect
AnaVation —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- English
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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DRT Strategies, Inc. —Silver Spring, MD
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
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AnaVation —Washington, DC
- Full-time
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- Paid holidays
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Chief Engineer - Battle Management
MORSE Corp —Washington, DC
- $120,000 - $225,000 a year
- Computer science
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- Business development experience
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Intranet Experience & Information Architecture Specialist

IBSS Corporation -
Silver Spring, MD

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Job Details

Contract
$115,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

System design for system development
Bachelor's degree
Accessibility in interaction design
Cross-functional collaboration
Prototypes
Design (software development lifecycle)
Information architecture
Cross-functional communication
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Job Title: Intranet Experience & Information Architecture Specialist
Location: Silver Spring, MD - Hybrid
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $115K - $125K
Application Deadline: July 30, 2026

To apply, please follow these steps:

Visit https://ibsscorp.com/careers/
Select the position you are interested in
Review the job details, then click Apply Now
Complete and submit your application

Description
IBSS is seeking an Intranet UX & Information Architecture Specialist to support the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Office of the Assistant Administrator (OAA) under the Program Management Support Services contract. This position supports the design and planning of an agency-wide intranet modernization effort to improve usability, content structure, and information access across the organization.

The selected candidate will be responsible for defining user experience requirements, designing information architecture, and supporting stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure the intranet is intuitive, accessible, and aligned with Federal standards and organizational needs.

This role operates in a Federal environment where designs must align with Section 508 accessibility requirements, cybersecurity constraints, and ATO-aligned system design considerations.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct stakeholder interviews and requirements gathering across multiple NWS offices and programs
Develop intranet information architecture, including navigation structure, taxonomy, and content organization models
Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and UX design artifacts
Define user experience standards to support usability, accessibility, and mission-driven communication
Support development of content governance frameworks, including ownership, publishing rules, and lifecycle management concepts
Analyze legacy content systems and support the development of content migration planning and structure design
Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and Federal usability guidelines
Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure design alignment with system security constraints and ATO requirements
Participate in usability testing sessions and incorporate user feedback into iterative design improvements
Support intranet requirements documentation for development and implementation teams
Contribute to design reviews, stakeholder presentations, and validation workshops
Document design decisions, user requirements, and functional specifications
Support surge activities related to user engagement, content validation, training coordination, usability testing, and post-launch optimization efforts.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human Factors, Information Systems, Communications, or related field
5–7 years of experience in the related area
Experience designing enterprise websites, intranets, or large-scale digital platforms
Strong understanding of UX principles, information architecture, and user-centered design practices
Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma or equivalent)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in structured environments
Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements
Ability to interpret technical constraints in Federal IT environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Federal Government agencies (NOAA, DOC, Client, etc.)
Experience with SharePoint or enterprise content management systems
Familiarity with intranet governance models and content lifecycle management
Understanding of ATO constraints in system design environments
Experience supporting digital transformation or modernization initiatives

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at [email protected].

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at [email protected]

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