Contract Designer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client

The Work

The Web Designer will be responsible for designing digital user interfaces and websites that are aesthetically pleasing, functional, and accessible. This role involves developing and testing layouts, interfaces, navigation menus, and functionality to ensure compatibility, usability, and compliance with web and accessibility standards across various browsers and devices. The Designer will contribute to creating optimized, marketable websites while driving user engagement and operational efficiency.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Web Design:
  • Design and test digital user interfaces, websites, and portals with a focus on human-computer interaction, usability, and visual aesthetics.
  • Ensure compliance with web and accessibility standards, incorporating usability and branding principles to achieve seamless user experiences.
  • Create clear layouts, effective navigation structures, and comprehensive content frameworks, including graphics, links, and client-side code.
• Development & Maintenance:
  • Develop and enhance application features through thoughtful coding, refactoring, and defect resolution.
  • Maintain internal and external web pages and workflows, ensuring consistent functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Utilize web framework applications and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, C#, JavaScript, .NET, or similar technologies.
• Testing & Quality Assurance:
  • Develop, implement, and execute both automated and manual test plans, identifying edge cases and supporting defect triage.
  • Conduct regression testing and ensure secure coding practices are integrated into development lifecycles.
• Collaboration & Optimization:
  • Collaborate with analysts, users, and leadership to translate business requirements into functional and maintainable interfaces and applications.
  • Evaluate website designs and analyze web use metrics to optimize websites for marketability, search engine rankings (SEO), and user engagement.
• Documentation & Troubleshooting:
  • Contribute to documentation, testing improvements, and troubleshooting efforts across development and production environments.
  • Manage website content updates while ensuring all links, workflows, and interfaces are operational and relevant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • SharePoint/web design, software/application development, or software testing/QA.
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS and familiarity with modern programming languages or frameworks (e.g., C#, Java, JavaScript, .NET).
• Strong understanding of usability principles, accessibility standards, secure coding practices, and structured software development lifecycles.
• Experience with relational databases, RESTful services, or automated testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of usability principles, accessibility standards (such as Section 508 or WCAG), and secure coding practices.
• Experience managing structured development life cycles and working within Agile methodologies.
• Active Secret Security clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills to identify software defects and resolve functionality gaps.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality solutions in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to secure, maintainable, and scalable coding practices.
• Self-driven, with an ability to independently prioritize tasks and meet project objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern design tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with UI and UX design principles for desktop, web, and mobile applications.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot issues, streamline processes, and optimize system performance.
• Knowledge of branding best practices and their application to web and software design.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.