UI-UX Analyst

PlanIT Group; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group seeks a Mid-Level UI/UX Analyst in Reston, VA with on-site presence and 50% remote flexibility. The role focuses on shaping user interfaces, improving usability, and driving design decisions across digital products.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in UI/UX analysis, strong usability expertise, and proficiency with Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD. Candidates must be US citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading user-centric design initiatives across digital products.
• Ability to conduct usability tests, heuristic evaluations, and translate findings into changes.
• Strong data-driven approach to inform design decisions and roadmap.
• Profound prototyping skills with high-fidelity wireframes and interactive mockups.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with UI designers, developers, and product managers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Adaptable to evolving customer needs and business priorities.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and empathy in team interactions.
• US citizenship with eligibility for a Position of Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX design initiatives across multiple digital products.
• Plan and execute usability studies, synthesize results, and drive improvements.
• Create high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design with business goals.
• Mentor and coach junior designers and researchers.

Skills

User-Centric Design Leadership

Usability Assessment & Optimization

Data-Driven Decision Making

Prototyping & Interaction Design

Collaboration & Mentorship

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Emotional Intelligence

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe XD

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Job description

Reston, VA On-Site Flexibility/Remote: 50%

Position Description

A Mid-Level UI/UX Analyst is a seasoned professional who combines analytical expertise with a deep understanding of user experience design. They play a pivotal role in shaping user interfaces, enhancing usability, and driving strategic decisions across digital products.

Position Requirements

Primary Requirements

• User-Centric Design Leadership:
  • Champion user-centric design principles throughout the organization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Usability Assessment and Optimization:
  • Conduct comprehensive usability assessments using various methods (user testing, heuristic evaluation, etc.).
  • Identify pain points in existing software products and propose enhancements.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  • Leverage user data and analytics to inform design choices.
  • Translate insights into actionable recommendations for iterative improvements.
• Prototyping and Interaction Design:
  • Create high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes that align with user expectations.
  • Define interaction patterns for seamless user journeys.
• Collaboration and Mentorship:
  • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on best practices.
  • Collaborate with UI designers, developers, and product managers to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Secondary Requirements

• Excellent communication skills - you have strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills, which are used to effectively interact with customers, collaborate with internal teams, and convey ideas and feedback
• Analytical skills - part of the daily role includes analyzing data, feedback, and metrics to derive meaningful insights and make data-driven decisions
• Customer service skills - you are experienced in placing the customer at the center of decision-making and continuously strive to exceed their expectations by staying on top of customer support and customer complaints, creating a powerful customer experience strategy
• Problem-solving skills - you can identify and address customer issues, resolve conflicts, and find creative solutions to pain points
• Adaptability - you can proactively respond to evolving customer needs, industry trends, and shifting business dynamics
• Emotional intelligence - a high level of emotional intelligence enables you to navigate the emotions of both customers and team members, showing empathy when needed

Experience

• Minimum of 7 or more years in UI/UX analysis, with a track record of successful projects.
• Advanced proficiency in usability testing, user research, and interaction design.
• Expertise in industry-standard tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
• Solid understanding of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Candidates MUST be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance. Must not have traveled outside the US for a combined total of 6 months or more in last 5 years and have resided in the US for the last 5 years