UX Manager - TS​/SCI w​/poly

Job Description

The UX Manager leads and develops a team of UX professionals to deliver exceptional user experiences across our digital products. This role combines team leadership, strategic planning, and design oversight, ensuring that the user perspective is consistently represented in all product decisions.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of UX Designers, Researchers, and Writers
• Define and enforce UX standards, design guidelines, and best practices
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to align UX efforts with business goals
• Drive UX strategy across multiple products or platforms
• Prioritize UX initiatives and allocate resources effectively
• Advocate for the user at all levels of the organization
• Review design deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and usability
• Measure and report on UX impact, including usability metrics, engagement, and customer satisfaction

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of related experience
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph
• US citizenship required
• Proven experience leading and mentoring UX teams
• Strong knowledge of UX design principles, user‑centered design, and usability best practices
• Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum product environments
• Preferred:
  Experience with accessibility and inclusive design (WCAG standards)
• Familiarity with design systems and UX governance
• Experience with analytics tools to track user behavior and UX performance
• Background in IT, software development, or SaaS product environments

• Work Location:
  
  USA, MD, Annapolis Junction (On Site)
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Travel Required:
  
  Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options:
  Onsite

• Must currently possess:
  Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
• Must be able to obtain:
  Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

• The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000 (actual salary determined by experience, location, and contractual requirements).
• Healthcare options, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.