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The Web Designer provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to our customer’s mission by reviewing, evaluating, and advising on web applications, user interfaces, and user experience designs that support intelligence operations. This role assesses existing websites, dashboards, portals, and web-based analytical tools to ensure they align with mission requirements, usability standards, accessibility guidelines, and operational objectives. The position works closely with government stakeholders, developers, designers, and engineers to identify design improvements and recommend enhancements to existing solutions. The Web Designer supports the development of design standards, UX best practices, and governance processes that promote consistency across mission systems. This role operates within a classified environment supporting national security objectives through the effective delivery of user-centered digital experiences.

• Review and evaluate existing web applications, portals, dashboards, and user interfaces supporting Space and Counterspace missions.


• Assess user experience (UX), information architecture, navigation structures, and visual design elements to identify opportunities for improvement.


• Provide recommendations for enhancing usability, accessibility, consistency, and overall user effectiveness across web-based systems.


• Conduct reviews of wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and design specifications to ensure alignment with mission requirements and established standards.


• Evaluate compliance with accessibility requirements, web standards, and government design guidelines.


• Support the development and maintenance of UI/UX design standards, style guides, and governance processes.


• Analyze user feedback, usage metrics, and operational requirements to inform design recommendations and modernization efforts.


• Collaborate with government stakeholders, software developers, engineers, and mission partners to assess proposed design changes and enhancements.


• Document findings, assessments, and recommendations to support system improvements and decision‑making activities.


• Support testing and validation efforts to ensure implemented design changes achieve intended usability and operational outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, User Experience Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.


• 3+ years of experience in web design, UI/UX design, user research, digital product design, or a related discipline.


• Experience reviewing, evaluating, or designing web applications, websites, dashboards, or enterprise user interfaces.


• Proficiency with industry‑standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, Axure, or equivalent technologies.


• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Current Polygraph.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government programs.


• Knowledge of accessibility standards and government web design frameworks, including Section 508 compliance and U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) principles.


• Experience supporting data visualization platforms, intelligence analysis tools, or mission‑focused operational dashboards.

$135,200 - $175,000. This range is for the Virginia area only. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation.


• Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.