User Experience Designer Level 2

Wood Consulting Services, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Work-Life Support

Wellness Resources

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a User Experience Designer 2 to craft intuitive, intelligent experiences for mission-critical systems at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph, with a daytime schedule and no telework.

Salary ranges from $129,000 to $150,000 annually, with starting pay based on education and experience. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful federal work in national security programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in User Experience Design.
• 5+ years in the last 10 years leading project lifecycle design.
• Bachelor’s degree required; four years of UX experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead plan, design and development activities to create the user experience for devices, tools and systems.
• Establish interactive conventions, gather user requirements, mock-up experiences, and support trade-off discussions with teams.
• Apply visualization and screen design expertise to create a successful user experience.

Skills

UX Design

Requirements gathering

UI design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

User Experience Designer

woodfederalsolutions.com

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type:Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$129,000 to $150,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Are you driven by curiosity, creativity, and the desire to shape experiences that truly matter? WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a passionate User Experience Designer 2 to join a dynamic team where innovation is the norm and collaboration fuels meaningful impact. Here, you won’t just design interfaces — you’ll craft intuitive, intelligent experiences that empower users and elevate mission‑critical solutions. Step into a role where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference from day one.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to beU.S. Citizensandpossess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the plan, design and development activities to create the user experience for devices, tools and systems.
• Responsible for establishing interactive conventions, assisting in gathering user requirements, mocking-up user experiences, participating in trade-off discussions with development teams and subject matter experts, analyzing tool sets, creating screen mock-ups and helping customers to imagine new kinds of interactive techniques and technologies.
• Applies visualization and screen design expertise to create a successful user experience.

Qualifications

Required Education & Years of Experience:

• Ten (10) years experience in User Experience Design.
• Five (5) years experience within the last 10 years leading project life cycle design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional User Experience Design experience on projects with similar design may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

About WOOD

WOOD Federal Solutions is a mission-focused federal contractor supporting complex national security and government programs. We bring experienced professionals, disciplined execution, and a commitment to engineering trust for mission success. Our teams work in demanding technical environments where expertise, reliability, collaboration, and accountability matter.

At WOOD, employees have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful customer missions while continuing to grow professionally within a company that values strong performance, continuous learning, and respect for the people doing the work.

Fringe Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and continued professional growth.
• Work-Life Support: Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
• Wellness Resources: Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.

Why Join WOOD?

• Meaningful Mission: Contribute your expertise to programs supporting important federal and national security missions.
• Professional Growth: Build your capabilities through challenging assignments, training, certifications, and opportunities for continued development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in teams that value technical excellence, accountability, and effective collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Join an organization where strong performers can contribute ideas, improve how work gets done, and have a visible impact on customer and company success.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance.