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Hope you are doing well?

I am looking for a candidate with experience as UX Specialist.

Position Title: UX Specialist

Location: Woodlawn, MD (Hybrid)----- Need only locals.

Duration: Long term

Key Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles; documenting user requirements; user needs/pain points; Interaction/Interface design experience utilizing user-centered methods; designing and conducting formative various user research tests

Vendor Notes: Reminder that for any submittals to this req, the candidate must provide a digital portfolio of design work for review.

*** Selected candidate must reside within two (2) hours of SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD

*** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site at least 2 days a week.

Position Description:

***Reminder that for any submittals to this req, the candidate must provide a digital portfolio of design work for review.

  • Derive business processes, analyze user needs, assist in requirements definition, design browser-based interfaces, and design and conduct usability testing
  • Elicit business goals and user needs from stakeholders
  • Facilitate customer discovery sessions
  • Create Conceptual Models, Journey Maps, Personas and Scenarios of Use
  • Create and refine screen prototypes
  • Document user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations

Skills Requirements:

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)

  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis
  • Minimum of 6 years of direct Interaction/Interface design experience in User-Centered Methods and User Analysis
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis
  • Minimum of 6 years of direct Interaction/Interface design experience in User-Centered Methods and User Analysis
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience documenting user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations
  • Minimum of 4 year of experience in designing and conducting formative usability tests in both formal and informal
  • settings
  • Minimum of 4 year of experience preparing and presenting findings and recommendations in small and large group settings
  • Must provide a digital portfolio of design work for review

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

  • Experience using Axure RP prototyping software
  • Experience with AdobeXD prototyping software
  • Experience with Pega and/or ServiceNow platforms
  • Experience with the Agile/Scrum methodology
  • Understanding of responsive design
  • Prior experience supporting government agencies
  • Understanding of Section 508 and its requirements regarding design
  • Hold additional UX Certifications such as UX Master Certification (NN/g) or UX Design Immersive (General Assembly)

Education:

  • Bachelors degree with 7+ years of experience
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
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