User Interaction/User Experience Designer - Junior

Junior User Interaction/User Experience Designer

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Junior UI/UX Designer to join our team of passionate individuals in Washington, DC. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission. As a Top Secret UI/UX Designer for this program, you will be working in an organization that's mission is to develop and operate the best possible software for critical national security enterprise applications. This organization leverages SCRUM and SAFE Agile software development methodology and strong Dev Ops practices.

Responsibilities include developing mock-ups of intuitive interfaces, reviewing user experience feedback, and adjusting accordingly. You will create and update style guides, work with the development teams to ensure 508 compliant designs and responsive designs based on current best practices, and guide, mentor, and coach team members while leading projects to successful completion. You will ensure compliance with the project management methodologies and the Project Management Office processes and standards. You will research user needs as well as potential system enhancements.

A typical day in the life on this program involves conducting user research to gather insights into needs, behaviors and pain points, and creating wireframes, prototypes and interactive designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design solutions align with technical constraints and business goals.

Requirements include an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, minimum of 1 years of experience, and a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or other related field. In absence of degree, additional years of experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

The base salary range for this position is $90k to $100k annually. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.