UX Expert

Nightwing; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO and Holidays

Additional insurances

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a UX Expert to maximize user productivity and minimize training needs. The UX Analyst applies user-centered design throughout the lifecycle, conducting research, creating designs, and validating solutions through testing and feedback.

Bridge between technical capabilities and user needs for operators in cyber operations. The role requires 10+ years of UX/UI experience, a relevant degree, active TS/SCI clearance, and US citizenship, with responsibilities across research,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of UX/UI design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience conducting user research in classified environments.
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar).
• Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and responsive design.
• Background in offensive cyber operations or related mission areas.
• Portfolio demonstrating user-centered design process and outcomes.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, and observational studies
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and workflow analyses
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
• Design intuitive information architecture aligned with user mental models
• Conduct usability testing with representative end users
• Develop and maintain design systems with reusable components
• Produce quarterly UI/UX reports with actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure proper design implementation
• Gather and analyze user feedback from all deployment environments
• Support SAFe ceremonies with user experience insights

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Prototyping

Design systems

Accessibility

SAFe ceremonies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HCI/Design/Psychology

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Nightwing 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.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

Nightwing is seeking a UX Expert. The User Experience Analyst ensures that all system interfaces maximize user productivity while minimizing training requirements. This position applies user-centered design principles throughout the development lifecycle, conducting research, creating designs, and validating solutions through continuous testing and feedback. The UX Analyst bridges the gap between technical capabilities and user needs, ensuring that the unified solution delivers intuitive, efficient interfaces for operators conducting offensive cyber operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, and observational studies
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and workflow analyses
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
• Design intuitive information architecture aligned with user mental models
• Conduct usability testing with representative end users
• Develop and maintain design systems with reusable components
• Produce quarterly UI/UX reports with actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure proper design implementation
• Gather and analyze user feedback from all deployment environments
• Support SAFe ceremonies with user experience insights

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of UX/UI design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience conducting user research in classified environments
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar)
• Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and responsive design
• Background in offensive cyber operations or related mission areas
• Portfolio demonstrating user-centered design process and outcomes
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be U.S. citizen

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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.