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LCG, Inc. · 1 day ago

UI/UX and 508, Associate

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

LCG, Inc. is seeking a UI/UX and Section 508 Associate to support Client’s ITAC by designing, validating, and governing user interface and user experience solutions for enterprise web and application systems. This role involves producing ITAC-compliant UI/UX artifacts, leading usability and accessibility validation efforts, and ensuring compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.x standards.

Health CareInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Design user interfaces and user experiences aligned with ITAC UI/UX standards, enterprise design patterns, and NIH branding guidelines

Produce wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to support requirements elaboration and design validation prior to development

Ensure all UI artifacts are reviewed, validated, and formally approved through ITAC UI/UX review processes before build activities begin

Lead UX reviews, walkthroughs, and stakeholder feedback sessions to validate usability, workflow efficiency, and user satisfaction

Conduct usability validation and heuristic evaluations, identifying design risks, usability gaps, and improvement opportunities

Support human-centered design practices as part of ITAC’s Agile and modernization initiatives

Ensure full Section 508 and WCAG 2.x compliance across all user interfaces and application components

Execute and support accessibility testing using automated and manual methods, including keyboard navigation, screen reader validation, color contrast analysis, and form validation

Generate and maintain 508 compliance evidence, including HHS 508 Checklists, test results, screen captures, and supporting artifacts required for annual and release-specific reporting

Collaborate with ITAC 508 Compliance SMEs to support VPAT (WCAG 2.x) and Section 508 Annual Report deliverables

Deliver design specifications, style guides, component recommendations, and UI standards documentation to support consistent implementation

Support information architecture and content design, ensuring logical navigation, content hierarchy, and accessibility-compliant structures

Store and maintain all UI/UX and accessibility artifacts in ITAC SharePoint repositories in accordance with documentation standards

Collaborate closely with developers and QA teams to support accurate UI implementation and validation during development and testing

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, providing UX and accessibility input

Support implementation QA, validating that developed interfaces match approved designs and accessibility requirements

Qualification

UI/UX DesignSection 508 ComplianceWCAG 2.x ComplianceBalsamiqAgile/SAFe WorkflowsAccessibility Testing ToolsHuman-Centered DesignWireframingPrototypingCollaborationDocumentation

Required

5-8 years of professional experience in UI/UX design for enterprise web or application systems

3+ years of hands-on experience supporting Section 508 and WCAG accessibility compliance in a regulated environment

Demonstrated experience producing wireframes, prototypes, design specifications, and accessibility evidence

UI/UX Design Tools: Balsamiq (wireframing and mockups)

Accessibility Tooling: Automated and manual accessibility testing tools (e.g., color contrast analyzers, screen readers, accessibility inspection tools)

Documentation & Collaboration: SharePoint for design artifact storage and collaboration

SDLC Integration: Familiarity with Agile/SAFe workflows and Jira-based backlog tracking

Preferred

NIH Experience Preferred

Prior experience supporting federal, healthcare, or highly regulated environments is strongly preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)

IAAP Accessibility Certifications, such as: CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies), WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist)