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Job Title: UX Designer Location: Washington, DC Type: Direct Hire Work Model: 3 days onsite Security Clearance: DOD Secret Clearance Required Role Overview: Actively searching for a UX Designer with an active DOD Secret Clearance to join our team. The UX Designer will create intuitive, user-centered designs for DOD enterprise applications, focusing on usability, accessibility, and visual appeal. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and business analysts—to deliver modern, responsive solutions that meet both user needs and federal security standards. Candidates must hold a DOD Secret Clearance and be a U.S. Citizen. Key Job Responsibilities

• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, workshops, usability studies) with Soldiers, HR professionals, and commanders to capture pain points and requirements.

• Create user personas and journey maps tailored to DOD operational environments.

• Apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles throughout the design lifecycle, including research, prototyping, and usability testing.

• Create interactive prototypes, wireframes, and user interfaces using Figma and Adobe XD.

• Document all design artifacts (wireframes, style guides, workflows) in contract management tools and obtain approvals through DOD governance processes.

• Support continuous UX improvement through feedback loops and usability metrics (e.g., System Usability Scale scores, task success rates).

• Develop modular, responsive UI components based on U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) 3.0 and DOD-specific branding standards.

• Ensure mobile-first, accessible design for web and mobile platforms, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 compliance.

• Integrate analytics and dashboards (Kibana, Oracle Analytics) to support real-time decision-making and user experience improvements.

• Embed in-app guidance (Oracle Guided Learning) and AI-powered support (Oracle Digital Assistant) for training and onboarding.

• Ensure all designs comply with DOD cybersecurity, accessibility, and audit requirements.