User Experience; UX Designer

User Experience (UX) Designer

Department: Information Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: National Science Foundation - Washington DC Area

CONTINGENT HIRE NOTICE: This position is a contingent hire. Employment is contingent upon EDJ Associates, Inc. receiving a contract/task order award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This position is performed primarily on-site at NSF headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

The User Experience (UX) Designer supports NSF OLPA by researching, designing, and validating user-centered digital experiences that improve usability, accessibility, and engagement across NSF web platforms.

EDJ Associates, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing trusted digital, design, and communications support services to federal agencies. EDJ supports nationally significant science and public engagement initiatives and offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment supporting the U.S. National Science Foundation.

• Conduct user experience research to inform web and digital design decisions.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, task flows, and information architecture artifacts.
• Plan and conduct usability testing and analyze findings.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to refine user experiences.
• Recommend UX solutions that balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Six (6) or more years of experience in user experience research and web design.
• Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and task flow diagrams.
• Experience conducting usability testing and presenting findings.
• Knowledge of UX feedback mechanisms such as surveys and interviews.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.