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LMI · 2 months ago

Product Development Research Specialist - clearance required

Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on enhancing government impact through innovation and speed. The Research Specialist will drive product discovery and validation processes, conducting mixed-methods research to inform product strategy and design in the health and fitness domain for the PEO Soldier.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Embed human-centered design (HCD) discovery practices in all research efforts

Design and conduct mixed-methods user research (e.g., in-depth interviews, contextual inquiry, surveys, usability testing, and log analysis) to gather deep user insights

Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research findings into clear, actionable insights and product recommendations

Develop research artifacts such as user needs, mental models, and opportunity maps to guide the product development lifecycle

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to define research goals and align on product strategy

Facilitate insight-sharing sessions and workshops to translate research findings into concrete product requirements

Advocate for the needs and experiences of the end user, ensuring their voice is central to decision-making

Partner with designers to ensure design solutions accurately reflect and address validated user needs

Develop personas, user journeys, and ecosystem maps to communicate a comprehensive understanding of the user experience to development teams

Establish and maintain a research repository to ensure findings are accessible and traceable across the organization

Iterate on research methods and approaches based on product stage and development needs to maximize research impact

Qualification

Human-computer InteractionUser Experience ResearchQualitativeQuantitative ResearchStatistical Analysis ToolsPrototyping ToolsExceptional CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human-computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, a related field, or equivalent practical research experience

At least 5 years of experience in applied Product Research, User Experience Research, or Design Research, preferably with a focus on wearables or a similarly complex domain

Proven expertise in designing and conducting a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g., ethnographic studies, A/B testing analysis)

Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills to effectively translate complex data into compelling, actionable product insights

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python) or survey and quantitative analysis platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Google Analytics)

Must have a Secret Clearance