Experience Designer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Experience Designer in Norfolk, VA to help craft the ultimate user experience. You will work with a team of architects, developers, IT analysts, testers, DevSecOps engineers, and subject matter specialists on Agile projects to design large-scale digital experiences that meet user needs and business objectives.

The role emphasizes user research, information architecture, wireframing, rapid prototyping, interface design, and front-end development, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience with visual or web design and front-end coding languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or jQuery.
• Experience with design, wireframing, and prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Axure, Balsamiq, Figma, or Sketch
• Experience working in cross-functional, Agile teams to design large-scale digital experiences that meet business objectives
• Knowledge of user experience and usability principles
• Ability to speak towards design decisions and incorporate feedback into designs
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment with aggressive project timelines and continual client delivery
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Design large-scale digital experiences that meet business objectives.
• Lead user research, information architecture, and rapid prototyping.
• Create wireframes, interface designs, and front-end specs.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, IT analysts, testers, and DevSecOps colleagues.
• Advocate for design-centered changes while keeping end-user needs at the center of work.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

UX Principles

Agile teams

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe XD

Axure

Balsamiq

Figma

Sketch

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

You know that a good system is more than just the code, infrastructure, and a nice-looking interface – it’s the way it addresses a user’s needs. As an experience designer, you put yourself in the user’s place and help design the best way for them to e nga ge with the system. We’re looking for someone creative like you to work with a team of architects, developers, IT analysts, testers, DevSecOps engineers, and subject matter spe cia lists to craft the ultimate user experience .

In this role, you’ll work closely with your team to understand your clients’ vision and their users’ needs. Working on an Agile team, you’ll build skills in designing large-scale digital experience s that are as intuitive as they are aesthetically pleasing. You’ll be involved with the full spectrum of the digital creative process, including user research, information architecture, wireframing, rapid prototyping, interface design, and front-end development. You’ll advocate for the prioritizations of design- center ed changes, refinements, and improvements, all the while keeping the end-user at the center of your work. This position is located in Norfolk, VA.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

Experience with design, wireframing, and prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Axure, Balsamiq, Figma, or Sketch

Experience working in cross-functional, Agile teams to design large-scale digital experience s that meet business objectives

Knowledge of user experience and usability principles

Ability to speak towards design decisions and incorporate feedback into designs

Ability to work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment with aggressive project timelines and continual client delivery

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Nice If You Have:

Experience designing systems for the military

Knowledge of 508 compliance in digital design

Ability to submit a portfolio

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information .

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Experience Designer

The Opportunity:

You know that a good system is more than just the code, infrastructure, and a nice-looking interface – it’s the way it addresses a user’s needs. As an experience designer, you put yourself in the user’s place and help design the best way for them to e nga ge with the system. We’re looking for someone creative like you to work with a team of architects, developers, IT analysts, testers, DevSecOps engineers, and subject matter spe cia lists to craft the ultimate user experience .

In this role, you’ll work closely with your team to understand your clients’ vision and their users’ needs. Working on an Agile team, you’ll build skills in designing large-scale digital experience s that are as intuitive as they are aesthetically pleasing. You’ll be involved with the full spectrum of the digital creative process, including user research, information architecture, wireframing, rapid prototyping, interface design, and front-end development. You’ll advocate for the prioritizations of design- center ed changes, refinements, and improvements, all the while keeping the end-user at the center of your work. This position is located in Norfolk, VA.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with visual or web design and front-end coding languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or jQuery
• Experience with design, wireframing, and prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Axure, Balsamiq, Figma, or Sketch
• Experience working in cross-functional, Agile teams to design large-scale digital experience s that meet business objectives
• Knowledge of user experience and usability principles
• Ability to speak towards design decisions and incorporate feedback into designs
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment with aggressive project timelines and continual client delivery
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience designing systems for the military
• Knowledge of 508 compliance in digital design
• Ability to submit a portfolio

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information .

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.