Chenega Corporation · 2 days ago
UI/UX Designer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expChenega Corporation is a company focused on enhancing skills and building careers in a rapidly evolving business climate. The UI/UX Designer will play a key role in modernizing and improving the usability of mission-critical applications across DARPA, collaborating with various teams to ensure user-friendly and compliant digital solutions.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct user research with military personnel, analysts, and government stakeholders to understand their unique operational needs, workflows, and pain points
Analyze research to create user personas and journey maps that accurately reflect the high-stakes environment of DARPA users
Develop wireframes, user flows, and prototypes for complex, data-heavy applications used in mission-critical scenarios
Design visually clear and highly functional user interfaces that adhere to Section 508 accessibility standards and relevant military human factors guidelines (e.g., MIL-STD-1472)
Create and test interactive prototypes to validate design concepts with end-users in operational contexts
Collaborate closely with product managers, systems engineers, and government projects lead to translate mission requirements into effective user experiences
Contribute to or maintain a DoD-compliant design system and style guide to ensure consistency across multiple applications and platforms
Advocate for usability and accessibility best practices throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure all deliverables meet federal compliance mandates
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field
7+ years of full-time work experience, including 5+ years of current applicable experience in DoD
Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, preferably with projects for the DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal agencies
A strong portfolio demonstrating experience with complex data visualization, dashboard design, and applications for expert users
Demonstrable experience designing and testing products for Section 508 compliance
CompTIA Security+ or other IAT Level II Certification compliant with DoD 8570/8140
Active Top Secret with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
Deep understanding of user-centered design, information architecture, and interaction design principles in a government context
Excellent visual design skills with a focus on clarity, efficiency, and data visualization
Strong ability to communicate design decisions to both technical and non-technical government stakeholders
Preferred
Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g) UX Certification
Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)
Benefits
Well-being programs
Company
Chenega Corporation
As the most successful Alaska Native village corporation, Chenega figures prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robb Milne
CFO
Chris Andersen
Chief Development Officer, Military, Intel and Operations Support Strategic Business Unit
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