UX Designer (TS/SCI) (Systems Engineer)

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

This position, in either Aurora, CO or Valley Forge, PA, is for a UX Designer looking for new challenging problems. You will be working with our customers and Software/AI teams to design our UIs to meet user needs and improve their overall experience using our tools.  Additionally, we have a team of excellent researchers and software developers who are eager to mentor and teach their craft.  We have multiple positions available and welcome all experience levels!

Responsibilities:

Our ideal candidate is proficient UX/UI Designer that has previous experience with government mission systems and is passionate about providing a great end user experience for our software.   You should possess knowledge of system engineering best practices and apply them to the front end experience.  

As a UX Designer, your responsibilities include:

• Working with our customers to understand their desires, expectations and pain points
• Collaborating with our Software and AI/ML teams to design our UI’s to meet customer expectations
• Understanding, evaluating, and recommending new technologies that can enhance the experience of a software system

Basic Qualifications:

• You have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly
• B.S. in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design or related field

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience as a UX Designer or related experience

• Proven track record as a UX or UI Designer supporting agile software engineering efforts across the entire lifecycle including design, development, configuration and integration, testing, and delivery to end users
• The ability to perform in depth system engineering activities and then translate those into actionable software development concepts and implementations
• Effective cross-organizational communicator with the ability to work well on a team in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engagement with teams 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to balance technical requirements with business need
• Proficiency with modern design & prototyping tools

Ability to communicate and collaborate with leadership to influence product direction

Pay Range: $110,000 - $170,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window will close in 60 days for this position.

Location:

This position is based out of ARKA’s nature abundant Aurora, CO campus. Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15-minutes to the Denver International Airport.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.