Interior Designer - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
CNSS • National Security Systems, Fort George Meade, MD, United States
Overview
NSA is seeking skilled/experienced Facilities and Logistics professionals to serve as Interior Designers. The National Security Agency 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.
Interior designers are responsible for the look and feel of facilities, from an interiors perspective, at the 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.
Education and Coursework Requirements Degree must be in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field. If the 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.
Experience Requirements 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 is with an Associate's degree plus two years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.
Full Performance: Entry is with an Associate's degree plus seven years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus three years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
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
NOTE: Critical to the assessment of your application are responses to all screening questions and uploaded unofficial transcripts.
Ideal Candidate
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Partnering / Collaboration
Customer Service
Accountability
Continual Learning
Resilience
Effective Communication
Creativity
Flexibility
Desired Skills and Knowledge
AutoCAD
Space planning including commercial office and hospitality spaces
Interior design and planning
Construction technology/management
Leading project teams
Various contract mechanisms
Analysis and life‑cycle maintenance of installations, facilities, and furniture projects
Analysis, design, construction, national/local code compliance
Design safety plans and programs to comply with laws, regulations, and policies
Ability to manage and design multiple projects with varying scope under compressed schedules
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Interior designers are responsible for the look and feel of facilities, from an interiors perspective, at the 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.
Education and Coursework Requirements Degree must be in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field. If the 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.
Experience Requirements 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 is with an Associate's degree plus two years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.
Full Performance: Entry is with an Associate's degree plus seven years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus three years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
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
NOTE: Critical to the assessment of your application are responses to all screening questions and uploaded unofficial transcripts.
Ideal Candidate
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Partnering / Collaboration
Customer Service
Accountability
Continual Learning
Resilience
Effective Communication
Creativity
Flexibility
Desired Skills and Knowledge
AutoCAD
Space planning including commercial office and hospitality spaces
Interior design and planning
Construction technology/management
Leading project teams
Various contract mechanisms
Analysis and life‑cycle maintenance of installations, facilities, and furniture projects
Analysis, design, construction, national/local code compliance
Design safety plans and programs to comply with laws, regulations, and policies
Ability to manage and design multiple projects with varying scope under compressed schedules
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