USA | Full Time UI/UX DESIGNER DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products. POSITION OVERVIEW This role is dedicated to delivering intuitive, accessible, and mission-aligned digital experiences throughout the software development lifecycle. Skilled in engaging directly with end users to validate design assumptions and guide iterative development using the Build-Measure-Learn framework. Experienced in conducting user research through interviews, usability testing, and surveys, and in creating impactful design artifacts including wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes. Ensures compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG and Section 508 while advocating for inclusive design. Collaborates closely with Product Managers and cross-functional Agile/DevSecOps teams to align design priorities with business value, provide implementation clarity, and effectively communicate design decisions to stakeholders and leadership. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: + Support product teams by applying User-Centered Design (UCD) best practices throughout the software lifecycle. + Engage with end users through the agile product development process to ensure solutions meet operational needs. + Establish feedback loops with customers and apply the Build-Measure-Learn cycle to guide iterative product development. + Conduct user research, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys, to validate design assumptions. + Create design artifacts such as sketches, flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes. + Ensure all design work complies with accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and follows industry best practices for inclusive design. + Collaborate with Product Managers on backlog refinement and prioritization to align design priorities with business value. + Provide clarification to developers during implementation to ensure user expectations are met. + Collaborate within cross-functional Agile/DevSecOps teams, actively participating in standups, demos, and retrospectives. + Present and communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and senior leadership. Required Qualifications: + Proven UI/UX industry experience on complex web and/or mobile application design projects. + Strong skills in user research, usability testing, and user-centered design methods. + Experience collaborating in Agile/DevSecOps environments, including backlog refinement with Product Managers. + Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, InVision). + Knowledge and practical application of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and inclusive design principles. + Experience producing deliverables such as wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high fidelity mockups. + Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder collaboration skills. + Fluent in English (oral and written). + Portfolio of work demonstrating past design solutions and methodology. + Certification in UI/UX or related field (UI Design, UX Analyst, Human-Centered Design) desirable. + University degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Factors, Human Centered Design/Engineering, or related discipline desirable. DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations. DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. AAP/EEO Statement DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law. 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