UX Researcher

Cadmus Group; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadmus invites you to join our federal programs as a UX Researcher. You will conduct research, usability studies across commercial and federal projects, synthesize insights, and present findings to stakeholders.

Collaborate with design, engineering, and product teams to shape user-centered product decisions; manage multiple studies and communicate recommendations to improve accessibility and intuitiveness.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Anthropology, HCI, Human Factors, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional UX research experience.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust.
• Excellent communication and storytelling; present insights to stakeholders.
• Experience with diverse UX research tools, remote testing, and collaboration tools.
• Experience planning and executing end-to-end qualitative and quantitative research.
• Ability to select appropriate methods based on goals and questions.
• Independent, process-minded, able to manage multiple studies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence decisions with evidence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design, engineers, product teams, clients, and stakeholders to define problems and drive user-centered product decisions.
• Support deep strategic thinking grounded in client and user discovery and research.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, market research, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product direction.
• Thrive in agile development, collaborating with cross-functional teams through iterative product discovery, design, and delivery cycles.
• Create clear research plans, personas, journey maps, and other artifacts that communicate user needs and inform product direction.
• Partner with the design team to inform future-state user flows, information architecture, sitemaps, and wireframes.
• Plan and facilitate problem definition and co-creation workshops with stakeholders and users.
• Apply research insights to inform product strategy and prioritize user-centered opportunities.
• Document research and testing, including notes, photos, audio, video, and research reports.
• Contribute to best practices, documentation, and process workflow improvements, including standardized methodologies, tools, and templates for research deliverables.

Skills

UX research

Stakeholder communication

Qualitative & quantitative methods

User-centered design

Education

BS/MS in Anthropology, HCI, Human Factors, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Tools

UX research tools

Remote testing tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Welcome to your next great career leap at Cadmus

Cadmus is seeking a UX Researcher to join one of our federal programs. This role provides the opportunity for a UX Researcher to reveal what our customers need from our products by conducting research, working with cross-functional teams, and performing usability studies across commercial and federal projects. These responsibilities also include inspiring change, delivering oral and written presentations, planning and executing research activities, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative insights, engaging with stakeholders, and helping the product team better understand what would make a user’s experience more intuitive, accessible, and seamless.

Who We Are

Cadmus provides government, commercial, and other private organizations worldwide with technology-empowered advisory and implementation services. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful change by leveraging transformative digital solutions and unparalleled expertise across domains.

At Cadmus, we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. As a member of our team, you'll collaborate with leading experts to support our clients across the globe. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Join Cadmus. Together, we are strengthening society and the natural world. For more information, visit cadmusgroup.com .

Responsibilities

• Partner with the design team, engineers, product teams, clients, and other stakeholders to define problems, facilitate workshops, and drive actionable, user-centered product decisions.
• Support deep strategic thinking grounded in client and user discovery and research.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, market research, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product direction.
• Thrive working with an agile development process and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams throughout iterative product discovery, design, and delivery cycles.
• Create clear research plans, personas, journey maps, and other artifacts that communicate user needs and inform product direction.
• Partner with the design team to inform future-state user flows, information architecture, sitemaps, and wireframes.
• Plan and facilitate problem definition and co-creation workshops with stakeholders and users alike.
• Apply research insights to inform product strategy and prioritize user-centered opportunities.
• Document research and testing, including notes, photos, audio, video, and research reports.
• Contribute to best practices, documentation, and process workflow improvements, including standardized methodologies, tools, and templates for research deliverables.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Anthropology, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• 2 or more years of professional UX research experience.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust is required.
  Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to synthesize complex research findings and effectively present actionable insights to stakeholders and diverse audiences.
• Experience with diverse UX research tools, remote testing tools, and online collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing end-to-end qualitative and quantitative user research, including user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and other research methodologies.
• Ability to select appropriate research methods based on project goals, constraints, and research questions to understand user behaviors, motivations, and needs.
• Thorough and process minded, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple studies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decision-making through evidence-based recommendations and strong stakeholder relationships.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience supporting federal government, healthcare, or other highly regulated settings.
• Comfortable exploring and leveraging user analytics data to identify trends, behaviors, and opportunities that complement qualitative and quantitative research findings.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The salary range for this position is$95,000 - $110,000. The actual salary will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.