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User Experience Research Associate Jobs in Washington

Closure Technologies

UI/UX Engineer

Mclean, VA

$95K - $118K/yr

User Research & Analysis * Plan and conduct user research activities including interviews ... Lead UX and UI efforts for complex, high-visibility applications. * Define, maintain, and evolve ...

Cornerstone Defense

UX Designer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Conduct User Experience research and optimization. * Create final visual designs, storyboards, interaction flows, and interface guidelines. * Take a user-centered approach in crafting design ...

Prysm Technology

UX/UI Designer

Herndon, VA

User Research & Analysis Plan and conduct user research activities including interviews, usability ... Create service blueprints and end-to-end experience maps to align cross-functional teams. UI Design ...

Prysm Technology

UX/UI Designer

Herndon, VA · On-site

User Research Analysis Plan and conduct user research activities including interviews, usability ... Create service blueprints and end-to-end experience maps to align cross-functional teams. UI Design ...

Accenture Federal Services

UX Researcher

Arlington, VA · On-site

$91K - $184K/yr

This role will set the tone for research across product design, communications, and customer ... Bachelor's degree in human behavior or related field, or equivalent experience * 4+ years of CX/UX ...

Maxar

UI-UX Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

User Research & Analysis * Plan and conduct user research activities including interviews ... Lead UX and UI effortsfor complex, high-visibility applications. * Define,maintain, and evolve ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a user experience research associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a User Experience Research Associate, you need a solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods, user-centered design principles, and usually a degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like UserTesting, Lookback, Optimal Workshop, and data analysis software such as SPSS or Excel is often expected. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and empathy are crucial soft skills for translating research insights into actionable design recommendations. These skills ensure that user needs are accurately identified and addressed, leading to effective and engaging product experiences.

How does a user experience research associate typically collaborate with designers and product teams?

As a User Experience Research Associate, you'll work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to inform and improve product decisions. Your primary role involves gathering user insights through interviews, usability tests, and surveys, then synthesizing and presenting your findings to these teams. This collaborative environment allows you to advocate for users' needs and influence design iterations, ensuring that products are intuitive and user-centered. Regular cross-functional meetings and workshops are common, and your input will be key in prioritizing features or enhancements based on user data.

What is a user experience research associate?

User Experience Research Associates are professionals who support the research process in UX teams by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data about users and their interactions with products or services. They help plan and conduct studies such as interviews, usability tests, and surveys to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points. Their insights guide design decisions, ensuring products are user-friendly and meet the needs of their target audience. UX Research Associates often collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and engineers throughout the development process.
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UI/UX Engineer

Closure Technologies

Mclean, VA

$95K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Closure Technologies is seeking a UI/UX Engineer in McLean, VA who will conduct user research, lead UX strategy and design system development, and produce accessible, high-fidelity UI designs and prototypes for complex, high-visibility applications.

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Key Responsibilities:

  • User Research & Analysis
    • Plan and conduct user research activities including interviews, usability testing, and feedback sessions with diverse user groups (e.g., analysts, SMEs, managers, data scientists).
    • Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights, personas, user journeys, and workflow maps.
    • Document research findings and recommendations to support stakeholder understanding and buy-in, particularly in government settings.
    • Apply ethical, secure, and compliant research practices appropriate for classified or sensitive environments.
  • UX Strategy & Design Systems
    • Lead UX and UI efforts for complex, high-visibility applications.
    • Define, maintain, and evolve design systems and component libraries in collaboration with engineering teams.
    • Establish consistent interaction patterns, workflows, and design standards across multiple applications.
    • Create service blueprints and end-to-end experience maps to align cross-functional teams
  • UI Design & Prototyping
    • Develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar, to explore concepts and validate user flows.
    • Produce high-fidelity UI designs that are accessible, usable, and visually consistent.
    • Ensure designs align with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and applicable government design guidelines.
    • Document interaction behaviors, design rationale, and micro-copy to support implementation

Required Qualifications:

  • Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate
  • Demonstrated experience conducting UX research, analysis, and synthesis (not UI-only).
  • Strong proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent.
  • Experience collaborating closely with product managers and engineering teams.
  • Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and research findings to stakeholders.