UX Researcher and Designer

Bravo17 LLC was founded to help federal agencies deliver order of magnitude improvement in digital products and services with a focus on Customer and User Experience. Core services include digital strategy, digital product management, system design development & optimization for applications and IT. See us at https://www.bravo17digital.com/.

Position Summary

As a User Experience Researcher/Designer with Bravo17, you’ll help raise the bar for user experience of federal agencies and the Department of Defense. This will require developing an in-depth understanding of agency missions, the varied needs of their users and applicable policy, in addition to all the industry standard responsibilities and qualifications of the role.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic User Experience Researcher/Designer with 1-4 years of professional experience to join our growing team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of user-centered products of federal agencies by conducting user research, designing user interfaces, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to grow their UX skills and contribute to impactful products.

What You’ll Do

User Research:

• Assist in conducting user research activities, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Analyze user data and contribute to the development of user personas, journey maps, and other user-centered artifacts.
• Support the creation of research reports and presentations.

UX Design

• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes under the guidance of senior designers.
• Participate in design reviews and critiques.
• Learn and apply UX best practices to design solutions.

Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate design decisions and rationale clearly and concisely.

Professional Development

• Actively seek opportunities to learn and grow your UX skills.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in UX research and design.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of practical experience in the UX field
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Basic knowledge of user research methodologies.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
• Portfolio demonstrating a basic understanding of UX principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, Psychology, or a related field.

Security Clearance

• Secret Required (or willingness to apply for Secret)