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Posted: April 7, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Interior Designer - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service

Department of Defense

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Salary

$57,736 - $133,142

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job at the National Security Agency involves designing and planning the interiors of workspaces and facilities to support secure operations, including creating layouts, selecting materials, and managing projects from start to finish.

You'll work on new builds and renovations, ensuring everything meets safety codes and fits the agency's needs.

It's a great fit for creative people with a design background who enjoy teamwork and attention to detail in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field (Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's), with specific coursework if not CIDA-accredited
  • For entry level: Associate's degree plus 2 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's with no experience
  • For full performance: Associate's plus 7 years, Bachelor's plus 5 years, or Master's plus 3 years of relevant experience
  • Relevant experience in at least three areas: facilities, space planning, design, construction documentation, applying codes/standards, or drafting software
  • Experience managing facilities projects (full performance level)
  • Certifications like NCIDQ (counts for 2 years experience), LEED, or PMP (can substitute up to 1 year experience)

Full Job Description

NSA is in need of skilled/experienced Facilities and Logistics professionals.

NOTE: Critical to the assessment of your application are responses to all screening questions and uploaded unofficial transcripts.

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field.

If program is not Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) accredited, it must include specified coursework.* *Specified coursework must include all of the following: (a) drafting, (b) architectural drawing and rendering, (c) computer aided design, (d) intro to interior design, (e) architectural lighting or environmental controls, (f) building construction and methods, (g) construction documents, (h) design and the built environment, (i) history of architecture, (j) history of furniture, (k) sustainable design, (l) design and visual culture, (m) visual form, (n) Photoshop for interiors, (o) graphic presentation, (p) construction materials and finishes, (q) interior design business practices, and (r) life safety codes for interiors.

Relevant experience must include three or more of the following: facilities, space planning, design, construction documentation, applying codes and standards, and documentation utilizing drafting software (for example, AutoCAD, Revit).

Full Performance level: Experience must also include managing a project in facilities.

Construction or facilities-related certification (for example, LEED, PMP) can count for up to one year of experience.

National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification counts for two years of experience.

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.

Major Duties:

The National Security Agency (NSA) currently has opportunities for highly motivated Interior Designers to provide facilities design expertise, guidance and support to the development and implementation of commercial solutions that enable capabilities that align with mission driven priorities.

Our interior designers are responsible for the look and feel of facilities, from an interiors perspective, at our headquarters and across the entire enterprise.

As an Interior Designer you will be a valuable member of the design team that implements workspace solutions based on project requirements developed through customer interaction and data collection.

As an Interior Designer at NSA, responsibilities may include: - Conducting facilities planning and space programming - Developing furniture layouts, furniture specification and design packages, cost estimates and project schedules - Developing designs for new and renovated commercial facilities - Providing construction detailing - Conducting code analysis - Performing project management tasks - Selecting architectural, interior design and furniture materials and finishes - Conducting multidisciplinary project reviews and teaming

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 1255680