Cleared Senior User Interaction​/Designer

Position: Cleared Senior User Interaction / Experience Designer
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

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* Work location:

** Winchester, VA 100% on-site

** The work:*
* + Conduct stakeholder interviews, user/task analysis, personas, storyboards, scenarios, and experience goal setting.

+ Lead UI/UX design activities including conceptual modeling, information architecture, wireframes, flowcharts, and high‑fidelity prototypes.

+ Facilitate observational studies, customer interviews, usability testing, and iterative design sessions.

+ Develop UI mockups, clickable prototypes, and proof‑of‑concept interfaces using Figma and prototyping tools.

+ Create original graphic assets such as icons, images, sketches, tables, and visual components.

+ Design and code user interfaces using HTML5, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Angular.

+ Implement layout adjustments and design refinements based on user research and testing results.

+ Identify and troubleshoot UX/UI issues, usability gaps, and design inconsistencies.

+ Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and federal UX policies.

+ Communicate research insights, design rationale, prototypes, and specifications visually and verbally to stakeholders.

+ Collaborate with visual designers, developers, and product teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.

+ Use Git Lab and the command line for version control, workflows, and development tasks.

+ Prepare and present design drafts, prototypes, and recommendations to internal teams and key stakeholders.

+ Support iterative improvement through ongoing analysis, user feedback, and design reviews.

** Here's what you need:*
* + Bachelor's degree

+ 8+ years professional experience in front‑end development, UI/UX, or combined full‑stack design roles.

+ 3+ years' experience using Figma and Angular for UI/UX design and development

+ Experience and understanding of achieving government 508 compliance while adhering to regulations and policies.

+ Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including SOLID design principles, plugins, and node-based tooling.

+ Expert knowledge of HTML5, CSS, Sass/Less, and front‑end pre‑processing tools.

+ Proficient in Git Lab version control and command‑line workflows.

+ Hands-on experience designing interfaces & building clickable prototypes.

+ Proven experience researching user needs and conducting usability testing.

+ Experience coding, testing, debugging, and implementing web applications across multiple platforms.

+ Ability to create original assets (graphics, icons, layouts) and visually appealing UI components.

** Bonus points if you have:*
* + Experience working in federal environments or supporting government UX needs.

+ Strong ability to synthesize user data into actionable design improvements.

+ Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.

+ Experience writing UX documentation(personas, design specs, testing reports).

+ Ability to support iterative releases and collaborate closely with developers.

+ Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying design rationale.

** Security clearance:*
* + Active Top Secret clearance.

+ SCI eligibility.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of  
** California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,*
* ** Massachusetts,*
* ** Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland** . The base pay range for…