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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UX Specialist - **Company:** Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC. - **Location:** Greater Landover, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $62,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Component-Based Software Engineering, Information Systems, Drupal, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Service Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Platforms, Website Wireframe, Figma - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a11c04a23053e469 ## About the Role Do you have experience in WCAG?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Information Systems, or related field required. * 8+ years of UX research, UX design, interaction design, or service design experience. * 5+ years supporting large-scale public-facing websites or enterprise digital platforms. * 3+ years conducting usability testing, heuristic reviews, tree testing, card sorting, or evaluative UX research. * Strong proficiency with Figma required. * Experience working with component-based design systems and government design standards strongly preferred. * Experience with WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, inclusive design, and accessibility-focused UX methodologies. * Experience supporting Maryland state agencies, healthcare organizations, public health agencies, or comparable public-sector environments strongly preferred. * Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery environments preferred. * CUA, NN/g UX Certification, HFI CXA/CUA, IAAP CPACC/WAS, or equivalent UX certification preferred., * UX research planning * Usability testing and validation * Wireframing and prototyping * Figma expertise * Design system implementation * Accessible UX design * Stakeholder collaboration * Developer handoff documentation * UX documentation and reporting ## Description Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking an experienced UX Specialist to support a high-profile digital modernization initiative focused on improving usability, accessibility, and user experience across large-scale public-facing web platforms. The ideal candidate will combine UX research, usability testing, interaction design, and accessibility-aware design practices to create intuitive and compliant digital experiences aligned with government design system standards., * Develop and execute focused UX research plans tied to implementation and modernization objectives. * Conduct usability testing, card sorting, tree testing, heuristic evaluations, stakeholder validation sessions, and task-based walkthroughs. * Identify usability barriers and provide actionable recommendations related to navigation, service pathways, content organization, and user workflows. * Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for key page templates and digital experiences. * Utilize Maryland Web Design System components and Drupal theme constraints during design activities. * Collaborate with content strategists, technical business analysts, and architects to align UX decisions with business, content, and technical requirements. * Document UX findings, accessibility considerations, design rationale, and implementation recommendations. * Support backlog refinement and implementation planning through design handoff documentation and user story collaboration. * Assist with strategic planning efforts by summarizing audience needs, usability findings, and implementation considerations. ## Related Videos - [Decoupling 101 - Why decouple, when not to, progressive decoupling and success stories in decoupling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/266-decoupling-101-why-decouple-when-not-to-progressive-decoupling-and-success-stories-in-decoupling) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [The Pragmatic Architect: Balancing Necessity vs. Sufficiency in React Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2101-the-pragmatic-architect-balancing-necessity-vs-sufficiency-in-react-systems) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) ## Related Articles - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design) - [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025)