UI/UX Researcher and Designer

bcore•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bcore is hiring a UI/UX Researcher and Designer for its Insight Solutions division in Chantilly, Virginia, supporting the Intelligence Community mission. The division delivers intelligence analysis, advanced data science, and strategic decision support. The role serves as an on-site link to mission users, understanding their workflows, capturing high-side requirements, and shaping the appearance and functionality of prototype tools as they mature toward a minimum viable product (MVP). The researcher and designer works alongside a Full Stack Deployment Engineer to turn user insights into prioritized designs and new functionality. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph. The expected salary range in the Washington, DC metropolitan area is $140,000–$175,000. Final compensation depends on factors including experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements; the stated range is not a guarantee. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k); paid time off; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; voluntary life insurance; stipends; referral bonuses; and more.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Cognitive Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of the degree.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated UX research experience, including user interviews and usability testing.
Portfolio showing UI and interaction design work.
Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
Experience translating requirements into designs with technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HTML/CSS and front-end constraints; hands-on development is not required.
Experience with design systems and accessibility standards, including Section 508.
Experience with Jira or Confluence.
Prior experience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of Defense mission users.

Responsibilities

Conduct user research with mission users through interviews, observation, and usability testing.
Document, prioritize, and track high-side requirements, translating them into design guidance.
Design user interfaces, user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes for Cell tools.
Work alongside the Full Stack Deployment Engineer to prioritize, design, and implement new ideas and functionality for prototype tools.
Evaluate usability as tools mature toward MVP and incorporate findings into each iteration.
Maintain consistent design standards and user experience across Cell tools.
Brief research findings and design recommendations to sponsor stakeholders.