Front End Applications Developer

Leidos; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Front End Applications Developer for on-site work at the National Maritime Intelligence Center in Suitland, MD. The role supports ONI’s Technology and Innovation Directorate, with emphasis on migrating backend systems to a modern environment and developing an enterprise-wide web interface.

You will serve as a subject matter expert in web design frameworks, deliver responsive UI components, ensure branding alignment, and document technical work for senior officials and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 6+ years accepted in lieu.
• Active TS/SCI clearance in DISS and required program access.
• DoD IAT Level II certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Hands-on experience in front-end web design and UI modules.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Angular, Node.js, Python, and/or Perl.
• Knowledge of JSON and RESTful web services.

Responsibilities

• Front-End Engineering: Build, customize, and maintain responsive pages and UI components.
• Align UI modules with branding and usability standards.
• Diagnose and resolve integration and system issues across web environments.
• Translate complex architectures into guidance for developers and stakeholders.
• Create SOPs, user guides, and technical specifications.

Skills

JavaScript

Angular

Node.js

Python

Perl

Front-end web design

Web framework architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years

Master's degree with 6+ years

Tools

JSON

RESTful Web Services

Job description

Front End Applications Developer

Location: Suitland, MD

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Leidos is seeking a Front End Applications Developer who takes initiative, works autonomously in a high-impact environment, and possesses exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical teams and senior government stakeholders. This opportunity will be support the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) onsite at the National Maritime Intelligence Center in Suitland, MD. In this role, you'll be supporting the ONI Technology and Innovation Directorate, Information Management Division mission areas including the architecture for ONI’s tradecraft, production and dissemination environment. You will provide support to help our Navy customer with a new enterprise Production and Dissemination system, which includes the migration of backend systems into a new modern environment as well as the development/customization of a new enterprise-wide web interface/application. Your daily activities will directly impact real-world operations and assist in disseminating maritime intelligence in the right product line to the appropriate customers and allies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on software development and web design framework.
• Provide support for advanced workflow trouble shooting and support the organization new workflows to support the dissemination of future products in the new production tool.
• Provide front-end site page customization support for a new production tool, to which will conform to the customer branding.
• Provide data analytic support as applicable.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, stakeholders, and other customers with any outstanding or ongoing connectivity, application, or other systems issues.
• Provide detailed documentation and guides to senior officials from multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Front-End Engineering: Build, customize, and maintain responsive web pages, applications, and UI components supporting a mission-critical Navy intelligence production and dissemination system.
• UI/UX & Branding: Align web design modules and workflows with customer usability standards and enterprise branding guidelines.
• System Integration & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve advanced workflow, connectivity, and system issues across modern web production environments.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Serve as a subject matter expert, translating complex technical architectures into clear guidance for developers, cross-department stakeholders, and senior officials.
• Technical Documentation: Author clear standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, and technical specifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance in DISS and required program access.
• DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in front-end web design, user interface modules, and web framework architectures.
• Proficiency in scripting and development with JavaScript, Angular, Node.js, Python, and/or Perl.
• Solid working knowledge of JSON and RESTful web services.

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Original Posting: October 22, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.