Senior Delivery & Design Lead - Acquisition & Sustainment
About The Position
Redhorse is transforming how the Department of Defense (DoD) utilizes data and technology. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior-Level Delivery lead and Design lead to join our team supporting the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). You will play a critical role in advancing data-driven decision-making across the DoD, designing and implementing robust data solutions that directly impact national security initiatives and investments. This is a high-impact position offering significant opportunity to shape the future of DoD data management and analytics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
- 5 years of experience in design roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
- Proven track record of designing successful data-driven products, preferably for government or defense applications.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and others.
- Strong understanding of data visualization and user experience design principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in agile development environments is preferred.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery and design strategy and execution for the prototype data product team, ensuring alignment with DoD objectives and user needs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, data scientists, engineers, and product managers to integrate design solutions into prototypes effectively.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design concepts.
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces that are visually compelling and functionally robust.
- Champion the principles of user-centered design and accessibility guidelines throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Mentor and guide the technical team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
- Present design concepts and progress to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Stay informed on current trends, technologies, and best practices in design and data visualization, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
