User Experience Designer 2

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a User Experience Designer 2 to support the research, design, and delivery of intuitive user experiences for mission-driven applications, tools, and systems. This role focuses on gathering user insights, conducting research activities, creating visual designs and prototypes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve usability and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate combines strong user research skills with a user-centered design mindset and thrives in agile, fast-paced environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, User Experience Design, or a related field; four (4) additional years of relevant UX experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Ten (10) years of User Experience Design experience, including at least five (5) years leading project lifecycle design efforts from requirements gathering through customer presentation and implementation.
• Experience conducting user research activities such as usability testing, user interviews, contextual inquiries, surveys, card sorting, and other qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Proficiency with UX design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Axure, Visio, PowerPoint, Adobe XD, or similar) and the ability to create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual design artifacts.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research activities including interviews, usability testing, contextual inquiries, surveys, and observational studies.
• Collect, document, and organize qualitative and quantitative research data to identify user behaviors, needs, and pain points.
• Support the UX Lead in executing research plans, discussion guides, screeners, and testing protocols.
• Translate user insights into wireframes, mockups, storyboards, interaction flows, and interface designs.
• Create and iterate on design solutions through rapid prototyping and user feedback.
• Develop visual designs, interface guidelines, and user experience recommendations that align with product goals and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, developers, engineers, and stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.
• Review implemented solutions to ensure adherence to design standards and user experience best practices.
• Communicate research findings, design decisions, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support multiple teams in conducting user experience research and optimization efforts within agile development environments.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: Customizable leave plans to meet your needs.
• Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: At zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Referral Bonus Program: Bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level