Description

Detailed Skills Requirements

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)

  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis
  • Minimum of 6 years of direct Interaction/Interface design experience in User-Centered Methods and User Analysis
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement. 

*** Selected candidate must reside within two (2) hours of SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD 
 
*** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site at least 2 days a week. 
FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)
These skills will help you succeed in this position:

  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis
  • Minimum of 6 years of direct Interaction/Interface design experience in User-Centered Methods and User Analysis
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience documenting user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations
  • Minimum of 4 year of experience in designing and conducting formative usability tests in both formal and informal
  • settings
  • Minimum of 4 year of experience preparing and presenting findings and recommendations in small and large group settings
  • Must provide a digital portfolio of design work for review 

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)
Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

  • Experience using Axure RP prototyping software
  • Experience with AdobeXD prototyping software
  • Experience with Pega and/or ServiceNow platforms
  • Experience with the Agile/Scrum methodology
  • Understanding of responsive design
  • Prior experience supporting government agencies
  • Understanding of Section 508 and its requirements regarding design
  • Hold additional UX Certifications such as UX Master Certification (NN/g) or UX Design Immersive (General Assembly)?
Education
  • Bachelors degree with 7+ years of experience
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement. 

Education

Bachelor's Degree