Software Guidance and Assistance, Inc.
Lead UX Design & Researcher
Software Guidance and Assistance, Inc., Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an
Lead UX Design & Researcher
for a
Contract
ssignment with one of our premier
Regulatory
clients in
Rockville, MD.
This positions is 100% Remote.
s a member of our client's User Experience Research (UXR) community, you'll help leaders, product managers, designers, engineers, architects, and scientists see the world through the eyes of our users. To foster empathy and innovation at each iterative step of the product journey, your peers will rely on your insights to reveal user behaviors and motivators, giving them the insights needed to craft satisfying and delightful experiences. Our multi-disciplinary product teams solve complex challenges impacting millions of businesses and households. Your team's ability to invent, test, and refine its path to success relies on user insights. These insights, which you'll uncover using log analyses, contextual interviews, surveys, usability testing, and more, will enrich your immediate team and the broader product-management community.
Minimum Qualifications
:• 5+ years research experience spanning statistical, quantitative, and qualitative analyses, experimental design, test method selection, and usability moderation with 3+ years conducting research within a large, matrixed organization.• BS in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Cognitive Science, Statistics, or related field, or equivalent experience• Insatiably curious, highly collaborative, and a great listener• Exceptional attention to detail• Passion for product-centric, UX-driven innovation• Excellent presenter, proficient with a wide range of tools, including Camtasia, MS PowerPoint, Keynote, and Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator• Proven experience informing product strategy via research• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Preferred
Qualifications :• MS in HCI, Cognitive Science, Statistics, or related field.• Experience developing research practices and resources for democratizing user research• Proficiency in leveraging and managing use of analytics platforms like Pendo or Glassbox• 2+ years leading research teams
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
Lead UX Design & Researcher
for a
Contract
ssignment with one of our premier
Regulatory
clients in
Rockville, MD.
This positions is 100% Remote.
s a member of our client's User Experience Research (UXR) community, you'll help leaders, product managers, designers, engineers, architects, and scientists see the world through the eyes of our users. To foster empathy and innovation at each iterative step of the product journey, your peers will rely on your insights to reveal user behaviors and motivators, giving them the insights needed to craft satisfying and delightful experiences. Our multi-disciplinary product teams solve complex challenges impacting millions of businesses and households. Your team's ability to invent, test, and refine its path to success relies on user insights. These insights, which you'll uncover using log analyses, contextual interviews, surveys, usability testing, and more, will enrich your immediate team and the broader product-management community.
Minimum Qualifications
:• 5+ years research experience spanning statistical, quantitative, and qualitative analyses, experimental design, test method selection, and usability moderation with 3+ years conducting research within a large, matrixed organization.• BS in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Cognitive Science, Statistics, or related field, or equivalent experience• Insatiably curious, highly collaborative, and a great listener• Exceptional attention to detail• Passion for product-centric, UX-driven innovation• Excellent presenter, proficient with a wide range of tools, including Camtasia, MS PowerPoint, Keynote, and Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator• Proven experience informing product strategy via research• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Preferred
Qualifications :• MS in HCI, Cognitive Science, Statistics, or related field.• Experience developing research practices and resources for democratizing user research• Proficiency in leveraging and managing use of analytics platforms like Pendo or Glassbox• 2+ years leading research teams
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.