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User Research Contract Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Position is contingent upon contract award* SOSi is seeking a UI/UX Designer. The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of ...

Position is contingent upon contract award* SOSi is seeking a UI/UX Designer. The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of ...

Position is contingent upon contract award* SOSi is seeking a UI/UX Designer. The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of ...

You will conduct user research to understand the needs and behaviors of our audience, then ... federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and ...

UX Designer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Conduct user research, such as requirements elicitation, field observations, heuristic evaluations ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

UX Designer

Herndon, VA

$66K - $106K/yr

Conduct user research, such as requirements elicitation, field observations, heuristic evaluations ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

UX Designer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Conduct user research, such as requirements elicitation, field observations, heuristic evaluations ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

UI/UX Engineer/Designer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $186K/yr

Responsibilities include conducting user research to create personas and journey maps, designing ... contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. * Salary estimates for this job ...

Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, workshops, usability studies) with Soldiers, HR ... Document all design artifacts (wireframes, style guides, workflows) in contract management tools ...

UI/UX Engineer/Designer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $186K/yr

Responsibilities include conducting user research to create personas and journey maps, designing ... contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. * Salary estimates for this job ...

UI/UX Engineer/Designer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $186K/yr

Responsibilities include conducting user research to create personas and journey maps, designing ... contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. * Salary estimates for this job ...

UI/UX Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

You will conduct user research to understand the needs and behaviors of our audience, then ... federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and ...

UI/UX Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

You will conduct user research to understand the needs and behaviors of our audience, then ... federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and ...

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How much do user research contract jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for user research contract in Virginia is $112,132.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,400.00 and $152,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various User Research Contract job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,132 per year, or $53.9 per hour.

UX Designer / Researcher PeopleSoft HCM

Arlington, VA • On-site

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

UX Designer / Researcher PeopleSoft HCM

Location: Arlington, VA Onsite Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Citizenship: Contract: Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Duration: Long-Term
Experience: 3+ Years UX / User Research

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced UX Designer / Researcher to support the design and enhancement of PeopleSoft HCM Fluid UI experiences.

The ideal candidate will combine strong UX design and user research skills with the ability to work closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to create intuitive, accessible, and user-focused HCM experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct user research, interviews, usability studies, and user testing to understand business and end-user needs.
  • Design PeopleSoft HCM Fluid UI experiences that are intuitive, efficient, and user-friendly.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity design concepts.
  • Plan and conduct usability testing and translate findings into actionable design improvements.
  • Partner closely with PeopleSoft developers, business analysts, and product stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.
  • Validate designs with users and stakeholders and iterate based on feedback.
  • Apply Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards throughout the design process.
  • Identify usability issues and recommend improvements to existing PeopleSoft HCM experiences.
  • Maintain UX documentation, design standards, and research findings.
  • Support the continuous improvement and modernization of PeopleSoft HCM user experiences.

Required Experience

  • 3+ years of UX Design and/or User Research experience.
  • Experience designing enterprise or complex business applications.
  • Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, user journeys, and UX designs.
  • Strong experience conducting usability testing and user research.
  • Experience working collaboratively with developers, business analysts, and technical teams.
  • Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and UX methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Active Secret Clearance required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Must be able to work onsite in Arlington, VA.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with PeopleSoft HCM.
  • Experience designing PeopleSoft Fluid UI.
  • Experience with enterprise HCM, HR, or government applications.
  • Knowledge of Oracle UX design principles.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Experience with tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar UX platforms.
  • Previous experience supporting federal government or public-sector projects.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a UX Designer / Researcher to play a key role in modernizing PeopleSoft HCM experiences, working directly with technical and business teams to deliver accessible, intuitive, and user-centered solutions.

Interested? Apply now or reach out to discuss the opportunity in more detail.