Human-Centered Design and User Researcher

Job Family:
Design & Production
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Secret
What You Will Do:
Our Defense and Security Human Centered Design (HCD) team is looking for a dynamic and creative user experience (UX) professional who can bridge the gap between engineers and Users to create business value for a defense client.
The Human Centered Design and User Researcher will evaluate the Army's current logistics, finance, and acquisition community enterprise systems user population and User experiences to understand User affinities, user experience complexity, and User requirements. The HCD team and Human-Centered Design and User Researcher will collaborate with Organizational Change Management, strategic communications, Design and development, testing and training support systems teams to design an intuitive user experience across multiple business areas from entry level users to executive level.
As the development activities evolve, candidates are expected to take ownership within product teams, leading workshops, conducting research, and collaborating across different areas. The Human-Centered Design and User Researcher role may involve a shift in focus, including increased involvement in training and testing development.
Responsibilities:

• Lead participatory design activities (e.g., workshops, card sorting) to understand User needs.
• Derive actionable insights by leading user research activities and translating insights into prototypes.
• Conduct, design, and analyze user experience research and usability testing results, incorporating findings into the product.
• Contribute to human-centered design solutions by considering market analysis, customer feedback, and usability findings.
• Demonstrate facilitation, brainstorming, and collaboration skills.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain an interim Secret and maintain a Secret federal clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 4-6 years of prior relevant experience
• Basic proficiency in design software tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma) to create visual representations and training materials
• Ability to travel to client site locations as needed
• Currently reside in the contiguous United States. Candidates within 50 miles of a Guidehouse office may be required to work a hybrid work schedule instead of 100% remote

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelor's degree in human centric design, UX design, service design, instructional design or related discipline
• Demonstrated familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Agile Scrum methodologies
• One or more certifications in UI, UX, or CX
• Nielsen Norman certification(s)
• Demonstrated familiarity with Section 508 Compliance

The annual salary range for this position is $82,500.00-$123,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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