Senior UX Architect for Secure Cyber Ops

Nightwing; United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a UX Expert to ensure interfaces maximize user productivity for operators conducting offensive cyber operations. The role applies user-centered design principles throughout the development lifecycle, conducting research, creating designs, and validating solutions through continuous testing and feedback.

The UX Analyst bridges the gap between technical capabilities and user needs, ensuring that the unified solution delivers intuitive, efficient interfaces for operators

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of UX/UI design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent).
• Experience conducting user research in classified environments.
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar).
• Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and responsive design.
• Background in offensive cyber operations or related mission areas.
• Portfolio demonstrating user-centered design process and outcomes.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, and observational studies.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and workflow analyses.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Design intuitive information architecture aligned with user mental models.
• Conduct usability testing with representative end users.
• Develop and maintain design systems with reusable components.
• Produce quarterly UI/UX reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure proper design implementation.
• Gather and analyze user feedback from all deployment environments.
• Support SAFe ceremonies with user experience insights.

Skills

User research

Wireframes

Prototyping

Usability testing

Accessibility standards

SAFe ceremonies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HCI/Design/Psychology

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a UX Expert to ensure interfaces maximize user productivity for operators conducting offensive cyber operations. The role applies user-centered design principles throughout the development lifecycle, conducting research, creating designs, and validating solutions through continuous testing and feedback.

The UX Analyst bridges the gap between technical capabilities and user needs, ensuring that the unified solution delivers intuitive, efficient interfaces for operators