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Ares Enterprise

UI/UX Designer

Epics and user stories * Information architecture * Interaction design * Functional and technical requirements * Data and integration requirements * Develop and maintain product plans and roadmaps ...

ARES Enterprise

UI/UX Designer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Epics and user stories * Information architecture * Interaction design * Functional and technical requirements * Data and integration requirements * Develop and maintain product plans and roadmaps ...

krg technology inc

UI Designer

Redmond, WA · On-site

... user stories, concept sketches and storyboards, information architecture, interaction designs and visual designs Additional Information Looking for locals to WA

6k Systems

UI/UX Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Design and deliver wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces. * Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Lead UX Designer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria * Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance design efficiency and insight generation Desired Skills & Experience * Master ...

Atlanta Property Pros

Present effective user stories and journey across multiple devices. * Understand delivering value of a good design today than a great design next year. * Administer and collect user acceptance ...

Jobsbridge

UX/UI Designer

New York, NY · On-site

Develop insights-driven wireframes, mock-ups, low- and high-fidelity prototypes that can be translated into or used in conjunction with requirements / user stories. Perform user acceptance testing ...

Steampunk

UI/UX Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Experience working on a scrum team within the Agile delivery framework and experience integrating research and design into technical sprints including writing user stories and story pointing

Jobsbridge

UX/UI Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

Develop insights-driven wireframes, mock-ups, low- and high-fidelity prototypes that can be translated into or used in conjunction with requirements / user stories. Perform user acceptance testing ...

BlueHalo

UI/UX Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$92K - $115K/yr

This position will operate in an Agile environment with defined sprint cadences and user stories. The ideal candidate will be integrated on a fast-paced development team executing complex work for ...

Fort Point

UX Professional

Baltimore, MD

Experience writing user stories and jobs- to- be- done clearly articulating the business and user needs and defining the acceptance criteria. Demonstrated experience leveraging AI- powered tools (e.g ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA

$75K - $140K/yr

Experience working on a scrum team within the Agile delivery framework and experience integrating research and design into technical sprints including writing user stories and story pointing

Motion Recruitment

UX Architect

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Experience developing user stories, jobs-to-be-done, acceptance criteria, and business requirements * Demonstrated experience using AI-powered tools to enhance design workflows, research synthesis ...

Satnam Data Systems, Inc

UX Designer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

... stories, user journeys, and mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces. - Identify design problems and devise elegant solutions. - Make strategic design and user-experience ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA

Experience working on a scrum team within the Agile delivery framework and experience integrating research and design into technical sprints including writing user stories and story pointing

Satnam Data Systems, Inc

UX Designer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

... stories, user journeys, and mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces. - Identify design problems and devise elegant solutions. - Make strategic design and user-experience ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$75K - $140K/yr

Experience working on a scrum team within the Agile delivery framework and experience integrating research and design into technical sprints including writing user stories and story pointing

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for user stories in the United States is $112,421.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A User Stories job typically involves defining and documenting user requirements in the form of user stories, which are concise descriptions of a feature or functionality from an end-user perspective. Professionals in this role work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication of business needs. They help prioritize stories, refine acceptance criteria, and ensure that development aligns with user expectations. This role is common in Agile environments, where iterative development and continuous feedback are essential.

What does a typical workday look like for someone responsible for writing user stories?

A typical workday for a User Story Writer involves collaborating closely with product managers, developers, QA testers, and other stakeholders to define and refine user stories that align with business goals. You’ll spend a good portion of your day gathering requirements, documenting clear acceptance criteria, and prioritizing the product backlog. Participation in agile ceremonies—such as daily standups, sprint planning, and backlog grooming—is essential to ensure continual alignment with the team. Strong communication and organizational skills are important, as you’ll serve as the bridge between technical and non-technical team members, making sure requirements are well understood and deliverables stay on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the user stories position, and why are they important?

To thrive in the role of a User Story Writer (often referred to as a Product Owner, Agile Business Analyst, or similar), you need a strong background in requirements gathering, agile methodologies, and software development lifecycle knowledge. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps, and relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) are commonly advantageous. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and attention to detail are vital soft skills that help clarify requirements and priorities. These skills ensure that development teams have clear, actionable guidance to effectively deliver products that meet business needs.

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Infographic showing various User Stories job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,421 per year, or $54 per hour.

UI/UX Designer

Ares Enterprise

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a mission-focused UI/UX Designer to support a United States Department of Defense customer. This role supports the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of government websites, enterprise portals, and mission applications that enable process management, data collection, analytics, and decision support across DoD operations.
The ideal candidate applies human-centered design principles, agile methodologies, and modern web best practices to deliver secure, scalable, intuitive digital products that balance mission requirements with user needs. The UI/UX Designer will collaborate closely with product owners, developers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Site Design and Development
  • Design, create, build, configure, and maintain Government websites and web applications (e.g., SharePoint, OpenText Content Server, and other Government web platforms).
  • Apply user-centered design (UCD) methodologies and UX frameworks to ensure solutions are usable, intuitive, and aligned with mission objectives.
  • Develop information architecture, interaction design, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
  • Ensure designed sites support process management, workflow automation, request tracking, reviews, and data visualization.
  • Maintain assigned Government applications and portals within agreed schedules to ensure customer satisfaction and no more than two (2) validated complaints per month.
  • Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise architecture constraints.

2. Product Development & Agile Delivery
The UI/UX Designer will support full product lifecycle delivery using agile and human-centered design practices.
Product Strategy & Planning
  • Collaborate with S6O66 to prioritize and refine backlog items; adapt priorities as directed.
  • Conduct product kick-off meetings for new and existing products.
  • Facilitate discovery activities, including:
    • User and stakeholder interviews
    • Business process reviews
    • Content audits
    • Assessment of related features
    • Data and analytics analysis
  • Define Minimum Viable Product (MVP) functionality for new initiatives, including:
    • Epics and user stories
    • Information architecture
    • Interaction design
    • Functional and technical requirements
    • Data and integration requirements
  • Develop and maintain product plans and roadmaps outlining:
    • Prioritized epics and user stories
    • Strategy and recommendations
    • Level of effort (LOE) and complexity
    • Evaluation, maintenance, and enhancement plans
  • Recommend modular, reusable design patterns and scalable design systems.
  • Evaluate and recommend best-in-class third-party solutions when appropriate instead of custom development.

3. Agile Development & Engineering Collaboration
  • Work within an agile, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) environment with the capability for multiple production releases per day.
  • Ensure solutions align with Twelve-Factor App principles and modern web application best practices.
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure annotated, linted, and standards-compliant code implementation.
  • Support custom integrations between new products and existing Government systems.
  • Track and manage technical debt items in the product backlog.

4. Testing, Quality Assurance & Accessibility
  • Develop and execute comprehensive testing and QA plans prior to product launch.
  • Create automated test scripts and conduct:
    • Unit testing
    • Functional testing
    • Integration testing
    • Performance testing
    • Security testing
    • Section 508 compliance testing
  • Supplement automated testing with manual testing when required.
  • Ensure full traceability of user stories to test cases and results.
  • Deliver documented test reports prior to launch.
  • Develop and execute pre-launch checklists to mitigate risk.
  • Conduct post-production usability testing to evaluate holistic user experience and identify areas for improvement.

5. Analytics, KPIs & Reporting
  • Define, implement, and track analytics aligned to S6O66-defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Embed analytics into new and existing products to measure performance and user engagement.
  • Update publicly available KPIs, outcome measures, and launch information.
  • Create and maintain product "one-sheets" including:
    • Value proposition
    • KPIs
    • Screenshots of key features
  • Develop monthly executive-level reports for S6O66 leadership, including dashboards, scorecards, and visual summaries.
  • Provide ad hoc analytics and presentation materials upon request.
  • Continuously evaluate products against established KPIs and notify the designated Product Owner within 24 hours of identifying anomalies or issues.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise web applications.
  • Demonstrated experience applying human-centered design and agile methodologies.
  • Experience designing for secure, regulated, or government environments.
  • Strong proficiency in:
    • Wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD)
    • Information architecture and usability testing
    • Analytics platforms and KPI tracking
  • Experience working in CI/CD environments and collaborating with software engineers.
  • Knowledge of Section 508 and accessibility best practices.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting DoD customers or other federal agencies.
  • Familiarity with SharePoint and enterprise content management systems.
  • Experience implementing or contributing to design systems.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity and secure development lifecycle requirements in DoD environments.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks and DevSecOps pipelines.

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