Senior UX/CX Specialist

SHR Group

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in UX/CX or related field.
  • Expertise in UX research and interaction design.
  • Strong knowledge of accessible design principles for federal compliance.
  • Experience working within Agile/DevSecOps environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Communications, Marketing, or similar field.
  • Preferred certifications in Agile or UX.

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive user research and heuristic evaluations.
  • Oversee the UX strategy, focusing on accessibility and content design.
  • Facilitate workshops and co-design sessions with diverse stakeholders.
  • Deliver high-fidelity wireframes and design prototypes.
  • Provide guidance on Section 508 compliance and WCAG standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans with matching funds.
  • Generous paid time off and recognition of federal holidays.
  • Support for professional development initiatives.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior UX/CX Specialist to lead multimodal user experience research and design for high-impact FEMA systems, ensuring digital products are intuitive, compliant, and optimized for crisis response operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead user research, heuristic evaluations, and multi-channel experience design.
  • Oversee UX strategy, accessibility compliance, and content design.
  • Facilitate workshops, co-design sessions, and design reviews with stakeholders.
  • Deliver high-fidelity wireframes, design systems, and prototypes.
  • Provide Section 508 and WCAG guidance.


Minimum Requirements:
  • At least 7 years of relevant working experience in a similar role.
  • Advanced UX research and interaction design.
  • Deep knowledge of accessible design for federal systems.
  • Experience integrating UX with Agile/DevSecOps teams.


Education and Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
  • Agile or UX certification preferred.


Clearance Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain Public Trust. Active Public Trust is preferred. FEMA Public Trust is highly preferred.


What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans with company match.
  • Paid time off and federal holidays.
  • Professional development support.

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