Peraton
User Interface Architect
Job Locations
US
Requisition ID
2025-154986
Position Category
Information Technology
Clearance
Agency Clearance
Responsibilities
We are Hiring! We are looking to add a
UI Architect
to the team. This qualified candidate will support of website and application development for high traffic, high availability sites and apps. This position will be assigned to a web/digital metrics project where the candidate will gather reporting requirements, help document user needs, and design dashboards to be built in PowerBI or other reporting interface tools. This position requires an experienced User Interface Architect who will participate in all aspects of the User-Centered Design (UCD) process.
What you will do: Plays a lead role in enterprise metrics work for CDC web community including requirements specification and designing dashboards.
Consults with stakeholders and makes recommendations regarding the benefits and value of user-centered design (UCD) Plans UCD strategy for projects based on customer needs, budget, and priorities and integrate tasks into the overall development process. Participates in defining UX standards and templates for Web and mobile applications. Conducts user research through interviews, surveys, and Web analytics; define user goals and information needs; create task and system flows; develop scenarios and user personas. Evaluates legacy applications by conducting baseline tests, heuristic evaluations, cognitive walkthroughs, and analyzing any existing user feedback. Designs clean, consistent user interfaces; design according to best practices using knowledge gained from user/product analysis; adhere to established CDC.gov design guidelines. Produces wireframes and interactive prototypes to depict the user interface. Outlines recommended organization of content/information based on users' mental model. Defines UI Specifications for handoff to development team. Produces client-ready deliverables and documentation. Designs and conducts remote or in-person usability tests with interactive prototypes; identify issues and make recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience. Additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree. Experience in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), applying agile methodologies as appropriate. Experience designing mobile-friendly or responsive Web sites or applications. Experience with Adobe Analytics or other Metrics software packages Understand and implement Section 508 accessibility requirements. Communicate effectively with all levels of contract and customer organizations and with translating academic and technical terminology into common terms. Meet deadlines with both timeliness and quality and with balancing and prioritizing work across multiple projects. Able to provide leadership, strategic value, and critical thinking to a team. Skilled at presenting data visualizations in meaningful dashboard layouts. Work independently and as part of a team. Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Information Design, Digital Media, or closely related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Understanding of the CDC public health mission. Knowledge of CDC design standards and agency web templates. Experience with public health website/technology projects such as for CDC, state health departments, or medical/health websites. Experience working in a government contracting environment. Relevant on-the-job experience in designing usable, responsive websites and web apps. Benefits: At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. #LI-ET1 Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Job Locations
US
Requisition ID
2025-154986
Position Category
Information Technology
Clearance
Agency Clearance
Responsibilities
We are Hiring! We are looking to add a
UI Architect
to the team. This qualified candidate will support of website and application development for high traffic, high availability sites and apps. This position will be assigned to a web/digital metrics project where the candidate will gather reporting requirements, help document user needs, and design dashboards to be built in PowerBI or other reporting interface tools. This position requires an experienced User Interface Architect who will participate in all aspects of the User-Centered Design (UCD) process.
What you will do: Plays a lead role in enterprise metrics work for CDC web community including requirements specification and designing dashboards.
Consults with stakeholders and makes recommendations regarding the benefits and value of user-centered design (UCD) Plans UCD strategy for projects based on customer needs, budget, and priorities and integrate tasks into the overall development process. Participates in defining UX standards and templates for Web and mobile applications. Conducts user research through interviews, surveys, and Web analytics; define user goals and information needs; create task and system flows; develop scenarios and user personas. Evaluates legacy applications by conducting baseline tests, heuristic evaluations, cognitive walkthroughs, and analyzing any existing user feedback. Designs clean, consistent user interfaces; design according to best practices using knowledge gained from user/product analysis; adhere to established CDC.gov design guidelines. Produces wireframes and interactive prototypes to depict the user interface. Outlines recommended organization of content/information based on users' mental model. Defines UI Specifications for handoff to development team. Produces client-ready deliverables and documentation. Designs and conducts remote or in-person usability tests with interactive prototypes; identify issues and make recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience. Additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree. Experience in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), applying agile methodologies as appropriate. Experience designing mobile-friendly or responsive Web sites or applications. Experience with Adobe Analytics or other Metrics software packages Understand and implement Section 508 accessibility requirements. Communicate effectively with all levels of contract and customer organizations and with translating academic and technical terminology into common terms. Meet deadlines with both timeliness and quality and with balancing and prioritizing work across multiple projects. Able to provide leadership, strategic value, and critical thinking to a team. Skilled at presenting data visualizations in meaningful dashboard layouts. Work independently and as part of a team. Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Information Design, Digital Media, or closely related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Understanding of the CDC public health mission. Knowledge of CDC design standards and agency web templates. Experience with public health website/technology projects such as for CDC, state health departments, or medical/health websites. Experience working in a government contracting environment. Relevant on-the-job experience in designing usable, responsive websites and web apps. Benefits: At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. #LI-ET1 Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.