User Interface Architect, Lead Associate

Peraton•San Antonio, TX

2d•$104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Usability Manager to support a development environment, drive system innovation for related services, develop testing methods, and solve usability problems. The role requires a broad understanding of large consumer-facing web applications and participation throughout the development lifecycle, from definition and design through implementation, unit testing, and deployment. It combines user-interface design and development with usability research, testing, and leadership of front-end design improvements. The position translates high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts and creates intuitive, functional interfaces. It collaborates with product management and engineering on product direction, visuals, and experience; carries visual design from concept through engineering handoff; and communicates design decisions and milestones to peers and executive stakeholders. It also establishes design guidelines and practices, contributes to code reviews and automated unit testing, and supports source-code, build, and release management practices. The role requires expertise in usability research and testing, accessibility standards, design and prototyping tools, and Agile/Scrum development. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, be able to obtain a Public Trust, and hold a current professional UX certification or equivalent.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience with a BS/BA, 4 years with an MS/MA, 2 years with a Ph.D., or 10 years with a high school diploma.
Degree in an IT- or math-related field, or equivalent years of experience.
Strong oral and written customer-service and communication skills.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong video network administration, documentation, and debugging skills.
Experience using AI to gain insights, generate designs, and adapt experiences.
Expertise in usability testing methods such as card sorting, heuristic evaluation, surveys, and user interviews.
Deep knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 and Section 508 accessibility standards.
Ability to design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that support user needs and business objectives.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a current professional UX certification, such as Nielsen Norman Group, Human Factors International, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in design tools including Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, and Miro.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wireframing tools.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
Experience guiding UX teams.

Responsibilities

Participate in all phases of development, from definition and design through implementation, unit testing, and deployment.
Design and develop user interfaces and lead improvements in front-end design.
Develop and execute automated unit tests and participate in code reviews.
Assist in defining structured practices for source-code management, build management, and release management.
Translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and design artifacts, then into functional user interfaces.
Collaborate with product management and engineering to define and implement product direction, visuals, and user experience.
Execute visual design stages from concept through final handoff to engineering.
Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate design ideas.
Present and defend designs and milestone deliverables to peers and executive-level stakeholders.
Conduct user research, evaluate feedback, and lead research initiatives.
Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
Apply usability-related techniques and solve complex usability problems.
Guide and mentor UX teams.