UX Designer

ICF is a mission‑driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.

ICF Next Government is fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Join our community of mission‑driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.

We’re currently hiring a UX Designer, with experience in information architecture and design to manage and enhance the website for a federal client focused on cybersecurity. This role combines strategic design thinking with hands‑on execution to deliver intuitive and accessible digital experiences.

• Develop storyboards, wireframes, and mockups to communicate design concepts. Support developers in implementing designs accurately.
• Work independently as a designer or as part of a larger project team.
• Present ideas, concepts, and designs to clients and project teams.
• Review and optimize web designs for clarity, flow, interaction, messaging, and usability. Evaluate and improve information architecture and recommend improvements to overall design and content.
• Collaborate with graphic designers and content strategists to develop content for the web.
• Conduct research via competitive/comparative analysis, heuristic reviews, user interviews, or other research techniques appropriate for the project.
• Facilitate usability testing with designs and incorporate feedback into new iterations of the design.
• Lead or support the organization of workshops with users, stakeholders or internal team members, such as design studios or brainstorming sessions.

• 5+ years of experience in UX design, UI design, web design and management, or similar roles.
• Ability to pass a federal agency check.
• US Citizenship required by federal contract.

• Bachelor’s degree in human‑computer interaction, computer science, psychology, or a similar field.
• Familiarity with Drupal, SharePoint, and 508 Compliance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a focus on attention to detail to produce client‑ready reports and presentations.
• Experience supporting a client and executing both independently and as part of a team.
• Candidates must be willing to complete the e‑QIP and undergo a standard federal government background check for this role. Employment is contingent on fitness for the position.

Position is hybrid, must be located in Washington D.C. area to visit client site in northern Virginia if needed.

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting‑edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email C and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at c We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

The pay range for this position based on full‑time employment is:

$98,614.00 – $ (Virginia Client Office, VA88).