Ui/UX Designer & Researcher w/Top Secret Clearance

Ui/UX Designer & Researcher w/Top Secret Clearance

A3 Consulting is seeking a creative and technical UI/UX Designer & Researcher to lead the user experience strategy for a defense centric effort. If you enjoy transforming complex data from legacy systems and multiple feeds into intuitive, actionable interfaces this role is for you! In this Job You Will:

• Own the User Interface and Experience for designated capabilities from concept to deployment, ensuring they are highly functional, user-centric, and strictly aligned with DCSA standards.
• Conduct formal user research, structured stakeholder interviews, and task-based usability testing with defined success criteria to assess how NI2 capabilities support mission user workflows.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive User Personas and Journey Maps that represent key NI2 user groups across current and target-state operations.
• Produce User Research and Usability Test Reports to capture findings, identify pain points, and drive iterative, user-centered design improvements.
• Map out optimized workflows designed to achieve at least a 40% reduction in the average number of operations required to complete standard tasks compared to the legacy system baseline.
• Design intuitive dashboards and interfaces that visualize complex risk data, Continuous Vetting for Facilities (CV-F) metrics, and AI/ML outputs, making information easily digestible for analysts.
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes that strictly adhere to the DCSA UI Style Guide.
• Collaborate closely with full-stack developers to ensure designs are technically feasible and that login/page load times meet strict performance thresholds.
• Ensure all interfaces are fully compliant with Section 508 accessibility standards, guaranteeing an inclusive experience for all users.
• Establish and maintain feedback loops to ensure the delivered software maintains an acceptable User Satisfaction Score across end users.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-7+ years of experience in a UI/UX design, user research, or front-end development role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your work on data-heavy applications, demonstrating your ability to visualize complex information and map complex user journeys.
• Proven experience conducting structured stakeholder interviews, observation of representative user workflows, and task-based usability testing.
• Proficiency in translating complex business requirements into intuitive wireframes and prototypes using modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience designing interfaces for DoD case management, security vetting, or analytical systems.
• Familiarity operating within an Agile ecosystem, leveraging tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its impact on UI design.

Clearance Level:

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Location:

• Remote (DC Metro Area)

Salary Range:

• The salary range of this position is $140,000 - $160,000 commensurate with experience and achievement.

Benefit Information:A3 Consulting offers a robust benefits package to include but not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, group life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, 401k match, paid parental leave, professional development. About A3 Consulting:A3 Consulting, LLC is a leading management and technology firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions to solve the pressing challenges of our Federal government customers. With a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions and exceptional performance, we committed to ensuring that our technology offerings remain competitive in the rapidly evolving federal marketplace. A3 Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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