Cleared Senior UI/UX Designer

Accenture Federal Services•Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. As a technology company within the global Accenture network, Accenture Federal Services is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive community that empowers individuals to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and strengthens the government. The role involves creating intuitive, accessible, and high-performing digital experiences for enterprise and mission-critical applications. Responsibilities include leading user research, designing workflows, wireframes, prototypes, and design systems. This position requires close collaboration with product owners, developers, and stakeholders within Agile environments. Additionally, the role entails providing technical mentorship, driving improvements in UX processes, promoting design standardization, and ensuring adherence to accessibility and security requirements.

Requirements

Bachelors required
8 years experience creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and design systems.
Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design and enterprise application experience.
Proficiency with design tools such as Figma or similar platforms.
Knowledge of Human-Centered Design (HCD), usability testing, and accessibility standards.
Experience working within Agile development environments.
Portfolio of work samples.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Must be SCI eligible and willing to sit for a polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Psychology, or related field.
Experience with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or other enterprise design systems.
Knowledge of Section 508, WCAG accessibility standards, and inclusive design principles.
Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments.
Familiarity with frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Certifications in UX, accessibility, Human-Centered Design, or related disciplines.
Delivering in an AI team.

Responsibilities

Creating intuitive, accessible, and high-performing digital experiences that support enterprise and mission-critical applications.
Lead user research, design workflows, wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
Collaborating closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders in Agile environments.
Provide technical mentorship, drives UX process improvements, promotes design standardization, and ensures compliance with accessibility and security requirements.