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# UX Designer

- **Company:** System One
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Design of User Interfaces, Oracle (Applications), User-Centered Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Website Wireframe, Enterprise Software Applications, Chatbots, Adobe XD, Material UI, Oracle Service Cloud, Information Technology, Figma, Kibana, User Administration
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/AE1AACB1FD6547EE92810DC451781A58/job/

## About the Role

* DOD Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
 * 3+ years of experience in UX design, including enterprise-scale applications.
 * Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, and USWDS 3.0.
 * Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and applying HCD principles.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 * Familiarity with DOD HR/pay processes and enterprise application design.
 * Experience developing accessible, mobile-first, and responsive interfaces.
 * Ability to document and present design artifacts for DOD governance and approval.
Preferred Qualifications

 * Bachelor's degree in information technology, Multimedia Design, or related field.
 * Experience with analytics platforms (Kibana, Oracle Analytics) and in-app guidance tools (Oracle Guided Learning).
 * Experience integrating AI-powered support and chatbots (Oracle Digital Assistant).
 * Knowledge of DOD cybersecurity, accessibility, and audit standards.

## Description

* Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, workshops, usability studies) with Soldiers, HR professionals, and commanders to capture pain points and requirements.
 * Create user personas and journey maps tailored to DOD operational environments.
 * Apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles throughout the design lifecycle, including research, prototyping, and usability testing.
 * Create interactive prototypes, wireframes, and user interfaces using Figma and Adobe XD.
 * Document all design artifacts (wireframes, style guides, workflows) in contract management tools and obtain approvals through DOD governance processes.
 * Support continuous UX improvement through feedback loops and usability metrics (e.g., System Usability Scale scores, task success rates).
 * Develop modular, responsive UI components based on U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) 3.0 and DOD-specific branding standards.
 * Ensure mobile-first, accessible design for web and mobile platforms, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 compliance.
 * Integrate analytics and dashboards (Kibana, Oracle Analytics) to support real-time decision-making and user experience improvements.
 * Embed in-app guidance (Oracle Guided Learning) and AI-powered support (Oracle Digital Assistant) for training and onboarding.
 * Ensure all designs comply with DOD cybersecurity, accessibility, and audit requirements.


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