Ux Researcher and Social Scientist Job at DesignX Community in Springfield

As a social scientist, you’re excited at the prospect of using your extensive knowledge of various sciences to assist the intelligence community. You will apply your knowledge of web usability testing methods and user research studies and conduct user experience (UX) research on websites, software applications, and mobile apps to enhance the user experience.

You will conduct web research studies to design user-centered test plans across the design cycle from concept phase to post-release evaluations. Then you will incorporate quantitative and qualitative UX research methodologies to convey complex technical and business requirements. You’ll conduct UX research through usability testing, interviews, card sorting, and other industry methodologies. Based on that research, you’ll also provide data-driven reports, in a variety of formats, to diverse audiences.

You Have:

1. 7+ years of experience with applying user research methods, such as usability testing, user interviews, surveys, card sorting, tree testing, or field studies
2. Experience with integrating consumer research into a business’s product design practice
3. Experience with product usability testing tools in the product development process to help research, create, and test digital representations of work by leveraging specialized UX tools, including Balsamiq, UX PIN, or FIGMA
4. Experience with using methodology concepts for analysis and brief findings to organizations
5. Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

Nice If You Have:

1. Experience in UX research or related field
2. Experience with statistical analysis, qualitative analysis, or quantitative analysis
3. Experience with analytics tools, including Google Analytics, Matomo Analytics, or Tableau

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.