UX Researcher & Prototyper

Overview

UX Researcher & Prototyper

We're looking for a UX Researcher & Prototyper to join LIGER, an AI platform that helps government analysts work smarter with large language models. You'll be the research and rapid prototyping arm of a dedicated product trio (PM, design, engineering), bridging stakeholder input to design through fast iteration and user validation. This is a hands-on role focused on talking to users, synthesizing feedback, and building functional prototypes using AI-powered coding tools that feed directly into Figma for the designer to execute.

If you want to shape product direction through real user insight and rapid experimentation, keep reading.

About This Team

LIGER sits within LMI s Chief Technology Office. We re a small, high-visibility team building AI tools for federal agencies. The culture is fast-paced and outcome-driven, with emphasis on reliability, craft, and attention to detail.

You ll report to the product manager and work daily with a designer and a small engineering team. This is a greenfield opportunity to shape how we understand and build for our users.

This is a 100% remote role with quarterly travel for in-person team planning and collaboration events.

LMI is a digital solutions provider accelerating government impact with innovation and speed, delivering mission-ready AI to federal agencies.

LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors, helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

What You ll Do

• Own user research for LIGER 2.0, a ground-up redesign of our product
• Build rapid prototypes using vibe coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or Replit) to test concepts with stakeholders before committing design resources
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and translate insights into actionable design direction
• Create and maintain user personas, journey maps, and opportunity frameworks
• Run baseline surveys and synthesize feedback to prioritize features
• Coordinate user testing at release milestones and feed findings back into the product cycle
• Own product analytics and usage dashboards to validate design decisions with data
• Work directly with your PM and designer in fast, iterative cycles

What s Required

• 2+ years of UX research experience, or a strong portfolio demonstrating research and prototyping work (fresh grads with solid books considered)
• Demonstrated experience with at least one AI-powered coding/prototyping tool (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Replit, or similar)
• Ability to translate research findings into tangible prototypes, not just decks
• Experience with user interviews, usability testing, and survey design
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast iteration; experience in environments with evolving requirements
• Strong communication skills; ability to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders without slides and ceremonies

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with continuous discovery practices (Teresa Torres framework or similar)
• Background in analytics tools and product metrics
• Experience working in a product trio model
• Familiarity with Figma and design systems
• Experience with government or enterprise users

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring fair treatment of all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance with the application process, please contact accommodations.