Front End Application Developer
Location: Suitland, MD
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
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Leidos is seeking a mature, self-starting 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.
This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate’s experience.
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
- Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret / SCI.
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years (Mid) or 8+ years (Senior) of relevant software development experience; OR
- Master’s degree with 2+ years (Mid) or 6+ years (Senior) of relevant experience.
(Equivalent professional experience accepted in lieu of a degree).
- Certification: DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Technical Competencies:
- 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.
Work Location Requirement: Ability to report on-site to JBAB for approximately 75% of work hours.
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Original Posting:October 2, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant software development experience for mid-level opportunities or 8+ years for senior opportunities
- Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant software development experience for mid-level opportunities or 6+ years for senior opportunities
- Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree
- DoD IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire
- Hands-on experience in front-end web design, user interface modules, and web framework architectures
- Proficiency with JavaScript, Angular, Node.js, Python, and/or Perl
- Working knowledge of JSON and RESTful web services
- Ability to work on-site at JBAB approximately 75% of work hours
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
