UI/UX and Design Analyst - U.S. Citizenship Required Job at Via Logic LLC in Was

Type: Full-time Employee (W-2) position
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant design experience.
Residence: Current U.S. residence and within U.S for 3 of the past 5 years. Looking for SBA HubZone Residence and Workers (check here: https://maps.certify.sba.gov)
Location: 100% United States (U.S.) Based Remote with ALL being performed within the U.S.
Trail Pass: U.S. Citizenship REQUIRED to obtain a Public Trust.

Role Summary:
Join Via Logic, where creativity meets innovation! We are seeking a seasoned UI/UX and Design Analyst with over 5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time employee (W-2) position supporting a federal government client, specifically within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You will play a critical role in crafting intuitive and impactful user experiences for web-based and client-server applications. This opportunity is tailored for a U.S. citizen with a passion for design and a desire to influence significant government projects.

As a key member of our team, you will lead design sprints, conduct user research, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to create user-centered designs that meet both user needs and regulatory standards. Your role will be essential in bridging the gap between design and development, ensuring that the end product is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Our Key Requirement:

• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Public Trust: U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Candidates must successfully complete a Background Investigation (BI) and credit check prior to beginning work. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with no impediments to obtaining a public trust security clearance.
• Location: MUST RESIDE in the U.S. and work MUST BE PERFORMED in the U.S.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design Sprints & User Research: Plan and conduct design sprints, end-user research, usability testing, and reviews. Analyze user data to inform design decisions, ensuring that products are both user-friendly and compliant with client objectives.
• UI/UX Design: Provide specialized expertise in the design and layout of graphical user interfaces, focusing on screen layouts and functionality for client-server applications (e.g., Microsoft Windows presentation screens). Create intuitive, efficient, and accessible designs that enhance user experiences.
• Prototype Testing & Evaluation: Conduct studies, testing, and evaluation of screen prototypes for functionality, ease of use, efficiency, and accuracy. Iterate designs based on feedback to refine and perfect the user interface.
• Workflow Design: Design user experiences for new and existing web-based applications from concept to completion. Develop workflows and experiences that are intuitive, effective, and accessible, ensuring seamless interaction for the end user.
• Visual Communication: Communicate ideas effectively through low and high-fidelity mockups. Present design concepts and prototypes to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to improve the final product.
• Long-Term UI/UX Vision: Develop both short-term and long-term UI/UX visions for products, ensuring consistency and coherence across the user experience. Collaborate with developers and analysts to implement approved designs.
• Mentorship: May mentor and supervise other team members, providing guidance on best practices in UI/UX design and user research.

Your Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a UI/UX designer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in web-based and client-server application design. Experience conducting usability testing and user research. Experience in the government sector, particularly within DHS, is highly desirable.
• Skills: Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar. Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, with the ability to create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with Agile methodologies and familiarity with DevSecOps environments.
• Preferred: Experience with accessibility standards and regulations, particularly in government projects. Current Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain such clearance.

Types of Badges and Certifications:

• Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or similar
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Certifications related to UI/UX Design or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Your Benefits:

• Remote Work: U.S.-based remote position offering flexibility for work-life balance.
• Health Care: Comprehensive health care benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO to support work-life balance.

How we work:

• Explorers and Problem Solvers
• Client facing, in person and with cameras on.
• Must be available on company and or client provided communication tools such as Google Workspace and Slack for meetings between 9AM-5PM EST.

About Via Logic LLC, Women-Own Small Business and SBA Certified 8(a) and What we do: Via Logic Explorers comprises of multi-disciplinary thinkers and problem solvers with diverse expertise in process improvement, domain analysis, technology optimization, and lean product delivery. Our team excels in automating enterprise infrastructures, advancing cybersecurity with intelligence, facilitating cloud-native and smart transitions, implementing DevSecOps principles, operationalizing thoughtful AI/ML solutions, and developing robust identity management strategies. By leveraging this broad expertise, we provide our clients with unique insights and actionable enterprise architectures designed to drive successful modernization efforts across both government and private sector environments.