User Experience Architect (UX)
Company: Aleut Support Services LLC - MAIN
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL
At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as
important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an
Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our
"Shareholders," the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian
Islands of Alaska. People are at the core the core of everything we
do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and
quality results to our Clients, the various branches of the federal
government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is
embedded into our process.
Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through
mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and
competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity,
inclusion, and accountability at every level.
The Aleut Federal motto is "We are One" because we truly believe
that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish
our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a
part of.
Job Description
Aleut Technical Services Group (TSG) is seeking a User Experience
(UX) Architect to join our team in Rockville, MD, working remotely,
and/or on-site.
Responsibilities:
* Work directly with the program team, including developers, QA
engineers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and a lot of other great
teammates
* Plan and execute research activities and evaluate usability of a
variety of applications and websites, both legacy and new.
* Produce detailed documentation, organize information and design
strategies using data from user-centric testing methods and website
analytics.
* Create mockups, or provide guidance on content structure to
visual designers based on UX analyses
* Be a champion for the UX discipline including acting as an
advocate for the user
Requirements:
* > Two (2) to five (5) years of experience leading
transformative digital experiences
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Visual Design, Psychology,
Information Science, User Experience Design, Web Design,
Interaction Design, or equivalent. Experience in lieu of degree may
be considered
* Has a portfolio of UX documentation in support of projects like
modern, responsive interfaces, large-scale websites, and mobile
apps[MP1]
* Has an understanding of Human-Centered Design Processes and UX
best practices.
* Can define and plan the execution and evolution of an overarching
UX strategy
* Has experience with quantitative and qualitative research,
including user interviews, usability testing, and other various
methodologies.
* Has the ability to map a user's journey across their entire
product experience.
* Has experience using design thinking methods to iterate on
concepts that can be tested and validated with users
* Has experience in presenting findings and communicating ideas to
the team, business analyst and stakeholders
* Has experience working with cross-functional teams in creating
digital products
* Has experience using design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud,
Sketch, or Figma
Preferred:
* You have experience building minimal viable products (MVPs) and
prototypes to support exploration and adoption of new
technologies
* You are familiar with USWD
* You are familiar with pattern libraries
* You have an understanding of best practices for accessibility and
508 compliance
* You have familiarity with remote research and collaborative tools
such as Optimal Workshop, Miro or Figjam
* You have some experience with website analytics tools such as
Google Analytics or Hotjar.
* You are a self-starter and adaptable in approach to fit project
budget and timelines
* You are energetic, team oriented, and a motivated learner
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