UI/UX Designer

Footbridge Federal; Vienna, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a senior web-focused professional to administer and upgrade Joomla! and WordPress sites, develop new web tools, and translate user needs into practical, accessible designs.

You will work on high‑impact projects within a defense and federal civilian context, collaborating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to deliver polished, user-friendly web solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Senior-level experience in web development, webmaster duties, or UI/UX design.
• Hands-on proficiency with Joomla! and WordPress.
• Ability to independently design, develop, and implement website upgrades.
• Strong understanding of modern web design, UX, and content management.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer and update websites built on Joomla! and WordPress platforms.
• Create and deploy new web-based tools for gathering, structuring, and sharing information.
• Translate user requirements into functional, high-quality web designs.
• Ensure all web assets meet high standards for accessibility, visual appeal, and seamless user experience.

Skills

Senior web development

Webmaster duties

UI/UX design

Independent upgrades

Communication with stakeholders

Accessibility focus

Tools

Joomla!

WordPress

Job description

• Administer and update websites built on Joomla! and WordPress platforms.
• Create and deploy new web-based tools for gathering, structuring, and sharing information.
• Translate user requirements into functional, high-quality web designs.
• Ensure all web assets meet high standards for accessibility, visual appeal, and seamless user experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Senior-level experience in web development, webmaster duties, or UI/UX design.
• Strong, hands-on proficiency with Joomla! and WordPress content management systems.
• Proven ability to independently design, develop, and implement website upgrades.
• Deep understanding of modern web design principles, user experience (UX), and content management.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Senior-level experience in web development, webmaster duties, or UI/UX design.
• Strong, hands-on proficiency with Joomla! and WordPress content management systems.
• Proven ability to independently design, develop, and implement website upgrades.
• Deep understanding of modern web design principles, user experience (UX), and content management.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI
• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.