GUI​/User Experience SME – TS​/SCI

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Chantilly, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Department: Government Customer – Chantilly

Location: Chantilly, VA

ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Job Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise in the design, development, and improvement of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and user experiences for mission-critical applications.

Translate complex technical data, mission requirements, and operational workflows into intuitive, accessible, and effective user interfaces.

Collaborate with mission stakeholders, engineers, developers, and technical teams to identify user requirements and develop user-centered design solutions.

Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, interface mockups, and design specifications to communicate proposed functionality and user experiences.

Conduct usability assessments, user testing, and interface evaluations to identify opportunities for improving application functionality and usability.

Establish and maintain consistent interface design standards, usability guidelines, and user experience practices across mission applications.

Support the integration of data visualization, search functionality, analytical tools, and workflow capabilities into mission applications.

Evaluate existing graphical interfaces and recommend improvements to navigation, accessibility, information architecture, and overall user experience.

Work closely with software development teams to guide implementation and ensure interface designs align with technical requirements and operational objectives.

Develop and maintain design documentation, user workflows, interface specifications, and usability assessment findings.

Provide expert recommendations to government stakeholders regarding interface modernization, user experience improvements, and emerging design technologies.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience designing and improving graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and user experiences for enterprise or mission-focused applications.

Experience translating complex technical requirements, operational workflows, and data into intuitive and functional user interfaces.

Proficiency in creating wireframes, interactive prototypes, interface mockups, and user experience design specifications.

Experience conducting usability testing, gathering user feedback, and incorporating findings into design improvements.

Knowledge of user-centered design principles, information architecture, accessibility considerations, and interface design standards.

Experience working with data visualization, search functionality, analytical interfaces, or complex application workflows.

Ability to collaborate with software engineers, developers, mission stakeholders, and end users throughout the application development lifecycle.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Computer Science, Information Technology, Graphic Design, or a related field.

Experience designing user interfaces for applications supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government missions.

Experience supporting applications involving complex data visualization, analytical workflows, or intelligence-related information.

Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or comparable platforms.

Experience establishing and maintaining design systems, reusable interface components, and application-wide user experience standards.

Knowledge of accessibility standards, responsive design principles, and human-centered design methodologies.

Experience working within Agile software development environments and collaborating with cross-functional development teams.

TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.