Senior User Researcher - Transform UX with Qual & Quant

Artech Information System LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Virginia is seeking a User Researcher with strong analytical skills and 5+ years of UX research experience. In this role, you will collaborate with product owners and UX teams to conduct various types of evaluative research and improve usability in business applications. Candidates should have a background in Human-Computer Interaction or Psychology, be adept in qualitative and quantitative methods, and possess strong communication abilities. Experience in healthcare and lean UX methodology is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience working as a researcher within a UX team.
• Hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Research experience with mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Determine research needs and prioritize them to align with business goals.
• Collaborate with teams to formulate and address research questions.
• Plan and execute user studies, analyze results, and provide recommendations.

Skills

Qualitative and quantitative research methods

User-centered design

Collaboration with designers and developers

Strong communication skills

Experience with agile development

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Human-Computer Interaction

Psychology or related field

Job description

A leading IT consulting firm in Virginia is seeking a User Researcher with strong analytical skills and 5+ years of UX research experience. In this role, you will collaborate with product owners and UX teams to conduct various types of evaluative research and improve usability in business applications. Candidates should have a background in Human-Computer Interaction or Psychology, be adept in qualitative and quantitative methods, and possess strong communication abilities. Experience in healthcare and lean UX methodology is a plus.