UX Designer/Analyst

ARETUM, a leading government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services, is seeking a talented UX Designer/Analyst to join our team. As a UX Designer/Analyst at ARETUM, you will be responsible for creating intuitive and engaging user experiences for our clients in the government sector.

ARETUM is known for providing cutting-edge solutions and outstanding service to Federal clients in various sectors, including Next Generation Analytics, Engineering Services, Training Services, IT Systems, Cyber Security, PMO Support, and Financial Consulting. Our mission is to deliver technology-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of our government clients, enabling them to achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the client’s product vision by researching, conceiving, sketching, prototyping and user-testing experiences for a mission critical set of web applications.
• Translate concepts into wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces supporting responsive web design and intuitive user experiences.
• Take a user-centered design approach and rapidly test and iterate visual designs.
• Work as part of an integrated and collaborative Agile development team
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, e.g., Sprint Planning, Grooming, Review and Retrospectives

Requirements

• 4+ years UX design experience working with complex web application development
• Solid familiarity and experience in Agile Methodology and Scrum ceremonies
• Experience with standard wireframing and UX tools, including previous experience with Adobe XD (Adobe Experience Design)
• Good grasp of user-centered design (UCD), planning and conducting user research, user testing, A/B testing, rapid prototyping, heuristic analysis, and usability and accessibility concerns
• Familiarity in usability and accessibility
• Ability to work with clients to understand detailed requirements and design complete user experiences that meet client needs and vision.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, solutions to teams and clients, and be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism.
• Be passionate about all things UX and other areas of design and innovation. Research and showcase knowledge in the industry’s latest trends and technologies.
• Ability to pass public trust Federal government clearance
• At least 3 referenceable projects with experience as a UX Designer
• Experience working in Agile teams
• Experience with Section 508 compliance assessments and reviews a plus
• Some WCAG 2.2 Understanding a plus
• Experience or exposure with ticketing automation tools such as Microsoft Team Foundation Server
• Experience with doing UX Design for Angular applications
• Previous experience performing on a government contract is a plus
• HTML/CSS experience a plus

ARETUM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or age.

ARETUM utilizes e-Verify to check employment authorization.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled.

Benefits

ARETUM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or age.

ARETUM utilizes e-Verify to check employment authorization.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled.