Description:

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • N/A

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:

• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:

From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where you're going, together.

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: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! 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: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!