TS/SCI UX Designer for High-Stakes Defense Visualization

CACI International Inc.; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a UX/UI Designer to join the Phanos team, creating operator-centered interfaces for mission planning and intelligence visualization. You will bridge product design with implementation, collaborating with dispersed teams to deliver high-stakes UI in tactical environments.

Responsibilities include research, persona development, and building a scalable design system in Figma, with emphasis on accessibility and data visualization. A strong portfolio is required.

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Interactive Design, HCI, UX/UI Design with 3–5 years in complex domains.
• Figma mastery and design systems experience.
• Prototyping, user research methods, and usability testing experience.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and teams.
• Front-end fundamentals to collaborate with developers.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant defense/ govt work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured operator research across mission phases and document workflows.
• Create and validate operator personas based on real user interviews.
• Build and maintain design system foundations in Figma with visual patterns.
• Develop high-fidelity UI components and prototypes for dashboards and maps.
• Lead cohesive look-and-feel and ensure accessibility compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design strategies.
• Run rapid iteration cycles with operator feedback and A/B testing.
• Translate complex data into clear visualizations and geospatial interfaces.

Skills

UX/UI design

Figma mastery

Prototyping

User research

Usability testing

Design systems

Front-end fundamentals

HTML/CSS/JS

Accessibility WCAG 2.2

Portfolio required

Trade-offs analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interactive Design, HCI, UX/UI Design

Job description

CACI is seeking a UX/UI Designer to join the Phanos team, creating operator-centered interfaces for mission planning and intelligence visualization. You will bridge product design with implementation, collaborating with dispersed teams to deliver high-stakes UI in tactical environments.

Responsibilities include research, persona development, and building a scalable design system in Figma, with emphasis on accessibility and data visualization. A strong portfolio is required.