User Experience Lead

Analytica•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced User Experience Lead to lead research and accessible experience design for examiner-facing analytical and AI-assisted workflows for a Federal data analytics and AI modernization initiative. The team will deliver a secure, scalable platform that integrates structured and unstructured data, provides data visualization and traceable AI-assisted analytics, and gives examiners centralized tools for search, review, monitoring, and decision support. The platform will support professional judgment and will not replace authoritative agency financial or grants-management systems or execute financial transactions.

Requirements

Experience leading user research and UX design for complex enterprise or Federal applications.
Demonstrated skill in workflow analysis, journey mapping, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, and design systems.
Strong knowledge of accessibility and Section 508 requirements for Federal applications.
Experience designing data-rich dashboards, analytical workflows, and clear human-in-the-loop AI interactions.
Knowledge of authentication, RBAC, audit logging, accessibility, application performance, and secure coding.
Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Familiarity with relevant project technologies such as Linux, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server, Java or .NET, Jenkins, self-hosted Azure DevOps, Kubernetes/Rancher, and open-source AI models.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility, as required for all contractor personnel supporting the effort.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret highly preferred.
Experience supporting Federal financial management, budget execution, grants management, payment systems, award oversight, financial reporting, or financial stewardship is preferred.
Experience supporting Federal financial management, grants, payment, or award-oversight platforms.

Responsibilities

Perform role-specific work to lead research and accessible experience design for examiner-facing analytical and AI-assisted workflows.
Collaborate with pilot agencies, and multidisciplinary technical teams through iterative development and user testing.
Produce clear documentation that supports Government operation, maintenance, transition, and future expansion.
Follow Federal security, privacy, accessibility, records-management, and Government data-ownership requirements.