UX Expert

Nightwing Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity and intelligence services provider is seeking a UX Expert in Fort Meade, MD. Responsibilities include conducting user research, creating user-friendly designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 14 years of experience, proven UX/UI design skills, and a current TS/SCI clearance. Preferred qualifications include proficiency with tools like Figma and an understanding of front-end development principles. This position emphasizes user-centered design and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• 14 years of related experience.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar mission.
• Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research through interviews and surveys.
• Create user stories, wireframes, and prototypes.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Champion user-centered design principles.

Skills

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

User-centered design

Collaboration

Visual design

Accessibility standards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

InVision

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

UX Expert page is loaded## UX Expertremote type: Onsite Customerlocations: MD831: 9800 Savage Road Ft. Meade, MD 9800 Savage Road , Ft George G Meade, MD, 20755 USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101478Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.**Nightwing is seeking an experienced UX Expert. In this role, responsibilities would include conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, and advocating for user-centered design principles. It would also include an understanding of the user's needs, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate requirements into intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly designs.****Responsibilities:*** **Conduct user research: Perform interviews, surveys, and usability testing to understand user needs and pain points.*** **Create design deliverables: Develop user stories and personas, journey maps, wireframes, site maps, and high-fidelity, clickable prototypes.*** **Design and iterate: Create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for digital products and iterate on designs based on user feedback and analytics.*** **Collaborate with teams: Partner with product managers, UI designers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into user-centered solutions.*** **Advocate for UX: Champion user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization.*** **Ensure accessibility: Integrate accessibility standards into the design process and conduct accessibility compliance assessments.*** **Present findings: Communicate research findings and design concepts clearly to stakeholders through presentations and reports.*** **Hand off to development: Prepare and hand off design assets and specifications to the development team for implementation.****Required Skills and Qualifications:*** **Must have 14 years of related experience*** **Must have 5 years’ experience supporting the mission*** **An additional 6 years’ experience can be substituted with a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience can substituted with an Associate’s degree.*** **A Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years additional related work experience maybe substituted for a Master’s degree.*** **Proven experience in UX/UI design, supported by a portfolio of professional work.*** **Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph*** **Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, InVision, or Adobe Creative Suite.*** **Familiarity with front-end development principles (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Next.js) is a plus.*** **Familiarity with workflow design and development principles (e.g., ReactFlow, JointJS, Apache Airflow, Prefect, Flowable) is a plus.*** **Deep understanding of user behavior, human-computer interaction, and user-centered design methodologies.*** **Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods.*** **Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.*** **Familiarity with front-end development principles (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is often a plus.*** **A mobile-first and responsive design mindset.*** **Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Design)****Please Note: This position is Contingent Upon Contract Award***At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.**Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.**Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.*