Cleared Senior User Interaction / Experience Designer

Accenture Federal Services•Leesburg, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Work location: Winchester, VA 100% on-site

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
8+ years professional experience in front‑end development, UI/UX, or combined full‑stack design roles.
3+ years’ experience using Figma and Angular for UI/UX design and development
Experience and understanding of achieving government 508 compliance while adhering to regulations and policies.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including SOLID design principles, plugins, and node-based tooling.
Expert knowledge of HTML5, CSS, Sass/Less, and front‑end pre‑processing tools.
Proficient in GitLab version control and command‑line workflows.
Hands-on experience designing interfaces & building clickable prototypes.
Proven experience researching user needs and conducting usability testing.
Experience coding, testing, debugging, and implementing web applications across multiple platforms.
Ability to create original assets (graphics, icons, layouts) and visually appealing UI components.
Active Top Secret clearance.
SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in federal environments or supporting government UX needs.
Strong ability to synthesize user data into actionable design improvements.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.
Experience writing UX documentation(personas, design specs, testing reports).
Ability to support iterative releases and collaborate closely with developers.
Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying design rationale.

Responsibilities

Conduct stakeholder interviews, user/task analysis, personas, storyboards, scenarios, and experience goal setting.
Lead UI/UX design activities including conceptual modeling, information architecture, wireframes, flowcharts, and high‑fidelity prototypes.
Facilitate observational studies, customer interviews, usability testing, and iterative design sessions.
Develop UI mockups, clickable prototypes, and proof‑of‑concept interfaces using Figma and prototyping tools.
Create original graphic assets such as icons, images, sketches, tables, and visual components.
Design and code user interfaces using HTML5, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Angular.
Implement layout adjustments and design refinements based on user research and testing results.
Identify and troubleshoot UX/UI issues, usability gaps, and design inconsistencies.
Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and federal UX policies.
Communicate research insights, design rationale, prototypes, and specifications visually and verbally to stakeholders.
Collaborate with visual designers, developers, and product teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
Use GitLab and the command line for version control, workflows, and development tasks.
Prepare and present design drafts, prototypes, and recommendations to internal teams and key stakeholders.
Support iterative improvement through ongoing analysis, user feedback, and design reviews.