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DecisionPoint Corporation · 2 months ago

Front End/HCD Designer Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

DecisionPoint Corporation seeks a Front End/Human-Centered Design (HCD) Designer Lead to guide user experience design and usability research for a Department of Defense modernization program. The role focuses on championing user advocacy by facilitating workshops and aligning interface design with mission workflows.

ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Guide user experience design, visual interface development, and usability research for a Department of Defense modernization program

Champion user advocacy by facilitating workshops, journey mapping, and rapid prototyping to align interface design with mission workflows and stakeholder needs

Drive the translation of user insights into intuitive, accessible, and responsive front-end solutions optimized for secure, cloud-based systems

Qualification

Human-Centered DesignUser Experience DesignFigmaAWS GovCloudAgileDevSecOpsHTML5JavaScript frameworksCI/CD toolsContainerizationScriptingVisual design senseCommunicationProblem-solvingCollaboration skills

Required

Must hold an active Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or related field

Minimum 10 years of experience in user experience design, interface development, or human-centered design for large-scale enterprise or defense systems

Demonstrated success leading workshops, user research, and prototyping for digital transformation or modernization projects

Mastery of design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or Axure RP

Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps environments, integrating UX into iterative development pipelines

Experience designing for AWS GovCloud or similar secure hosting environments

Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular) for front-end collaboration

Understanding of DoD accessibility, cybersecurity, and UX standards (DoDAF, Section 508, CC SRG)

Strong communication and facilitation abilities in cross-functional settings

Expertise in turning complex requirements into simple, intuitive user experiences

Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and manage stakeholder expectations

Excellent visual design sense with attention to clarity, consistency, and performance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Minimum 7 years of experience in DevSecOps, software automation, or cloud infrastructure engineering

Demonstrated experience supporting secure cloud-based development environments within AWS GovCloud or DoD-accredited platforms

Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline

Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)

Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation

Familiarity with Zero Trust, RMF, and DISA STIG compliance

Hands-on experience with monitoring and alerting tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus)

Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Experience integrating static code analysis, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management into build pipelines

Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams

Ability to balance performance, scalability, and security in automated deployments

Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Effective communication skills for both technical and executive audiences

Preferred

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or equivalent HCD credential

AWS Cloud Practitioner or equivalent cloud design certification

UX Design or Human-Centered Design certificate (Nielsen Norman Group, IDEO U, or similar)

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 certification

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Docker Certified Associate (DCA)

Company

DecisionPoint Corporation

DecisionPoint Corporation, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is an innovation thought leader in the Defense and Federal communities.

Founded in 2011

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees