UX Designer

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced UX Designer to join the DOS Consular Systems Modernization program in Herndon, VA. You will lead user-centered design activities, including research, ideation, wireframing and prototyping for web and mobile applications, while ensuring accessibility and USWDS compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in UX design, with experience in enterprise software and Agile tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years’ experience.
• Experience in designing adaptive and responsive UX solutions for software development projects that specialize in web and mobile-based applications.
• Experience in designing solutions that are compliant with 508 / accessibility standards.
• Experience modernizing and designing enterprise software systems (web and mobile-based).
• Experience in conducting user research, such as requirements elicitation, field observations, heuristic evaluations, and usability testing.
• Experience in developing detailed user stories to include precise and descriptive acceptance criteria.
• Some experience using Agile software development tools including Jira, Git, and Jenkins.
• Experience with platforms like Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe CC, Sketch, ProtoPie, Mural, and Axure.
• Experience in Design Systems, like US Web Design (USWDS), Apple HIG, Google Material, and IBM Carbon.
• Must have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearance acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Apply design thinking and user-centered design approaches to satisfy diverse user requirements.
• Conduct user research, requirements elicitation, field observations, heuristic evaluations, and usability testing.
• Facilitate product vision by concepting, wireframes, visual design and prototyping experiences for digital products.
• Design adaptive and responsive product concepts and prototypes for web and mobile apps using modern tools like Figma.
• Ensure solutions comply with accessibility standards (508) and USWDS guidelines.

Skills

Design thinking

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Usability testing

Adaptive UX

Responsive design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Git

Jenkins

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

ProtoPie

Mural

Axure

Job description

Responsibilities

Peratonis seeking aUXDesigner to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part ofPeraton's Department of State(DOS)Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). This initiative is intended to modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CA’s customers.

As part of the modernization program, theUXDesignerwillbe responsible forawide range of design activitiesand associated work artifacts,includinguser research & discovery, ideation, digital product concept design, and prototype development following a user-centered and design thinkingapproach.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ability to apply design thinking and user-centered design approaches that satisfy both explicit and implicit requirements from various user types.
• Conduct user research, such as requirements elicitation, field observations, heuristic evaluations, and usability testing.
• Facilitate product vision by concepting, wireframes, visual design and prototyping experiences for digital products.
• Design adaptive and responsive product concepts & prototypes for web-based and mobile applications using modern design tools like Figma.
• Design digital solutions that are compliant with 508 / Accessibility standards.
• Design digital solutions to comply with USWDS design system.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years’ experience.
• Experience in designing adaptive and responsive UX solutions for software development projects that specialize in web and mobile-based applications.
• Experience in designing solutions that are compliant with 508 / accessibility standards.
• Experience modernizing and designing enterprise software systems (web and mobile-based).
• Experience in conducting user research, such as requirements elicitation, field observations, heuristic evaluations, and usability testing.
• Experience in developing detailed user stories to include precise and descriptive acceptance criteria.
• Some experience using Agile software development tools including Jira, Git, and Jenkins.
• Experience with platforms like Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe CC, Sketch, ProtoPie, Mural, and Axure.
• Experience in Design Systems, like US Web Design (USWDS), Apple HIG, Google Material, and IBM Carbon.
• Must have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearance acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing for the Salesforce low-code platform.
• Advanced knowledge of the US Web Design System (USWDS).
• Advance knowledge and experience using Figma.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.