External Job Posting Title User Interface Architect, Lead Associate

Peraton Labs, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 104 000 - 166 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

401(k) program

PTO

Résumé du poste

Peraton is seeking a Usability Manager in San Antonio to drive user-centered design for complex consumer-facing web applications. You will translate high-level requirements into intuitive interfaces, lead usability reviews, and guide front-end design decisions across agile teams.

You will conduct user research, develop wireframes and prototypes, and ensure accessibility compliance while mentoring UX staff and collaborating with product management and engineering to deliver innovative experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum years of experience in usability/design: broad understanding of large web apps.
• Experience translating requirements into interaction flows and UI designs.
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma, XD, Sketch, InVision).
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments and mentor UX teams.

Responsabilités

• Drive UI design and development across the product lifecycle.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and site maps.
• Lead usability reviews and advocate for user-centered design.
• Coordinate with product management and engineering on design direction.
• Conduct user research and synthesize feedback into actionable insights.

Connaissances

UX Design

Usability Testing

Interaction Flows

Wireframing

Prototyping

Figma

Adobe XD

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Agile/Scrum

User Research

Formation

Bachelor’s or higher in IT/Math related field

Outils

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

InVision

Miro

Description du poste

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Usability Manager to join the team in support of a development environment to help drive system innovation for related services, developing testing methods and solving usability problems.

Responsibilities:

• Requires a broad understanding of all the components of large consumer facing web applications.
• Participates in all phases of development from definition and design through implementation, unit test and deployment.
• User Interface design and development.
• Develops and executes meticulous automated unit tests to ensure quality releasable software. Participates in code reviews.
• Assists in defining structured practices especially in source code management, build and release management. Participates in usability reviews and leads improvements in front end design.
• Must be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts, and transform them into beautiful, intuitive, and functional user interfaces.
• Collaborates with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience.
• Executes all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering.
• Conceptualizes original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks.
• Creates wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Presents and defends designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders.
• Conducts user research and evaluates user feedback.
• Establishes and promotes design guidelines, best practices, and standards. Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wire-framing tools.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
• Experienced working in an Agile/Scrum development process.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 4 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 2 years with Ph.D, 10 years with HS Diploma.Degree in and IT or math related field/or equivalent years of experience
• Strong customer service and communications skills, both oral and written
• Strong critical thinking skills that facilitate expedient problem solving
• Strong video network administration, documentation and debugging skills
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to gain insights, generate designs, and adapt experiences.
• Expert in usability testing methods such as card sorting, heuristic evaluation, surveys, and user interviews
• Proficient in design tools including Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, and Miro
• Deep knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 and Section 508 standards for accessibility
• Able to design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that support both user needs and business objectives
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex usability problems and lead research initiatives
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding UX teams
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust
• Must be a US Citizen
• Experience in the use and deployment usability related techniques
• Must hold a current professional UX Certification (e.g., Nielsen Norman Group, Human Factors International (HFI), or equivalent)

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.