User Experience Lead

Analytica

$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in user research and UX design for complex enterprise or Federal applications
  • Proven skills in workflow analysis and creation of wireframes and prototypes
  • Expertise in accessibility and Section 508 compliance for Federal applications
  • Experience in designing data-rich dashboards and analytical workflows
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and user authentication
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams
  • Familiarity with technologies like Linux, PostgreSQL, Java or .NET, and AI frameworks
  • U.S. citizenship with eligibility for Top Secret clearance, active clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research and design of accessible user experiences for examiner-focused analytical workflows
  • Collaborate with pilot agencies and technical teams during development and user testing phases
  • Create documentation to support government operations and future platform expansions
  • Adhere to Federal security and accessibility protocols throughout the project

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a high-impact Federal data analytics initiative
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams and agencies
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in AI and data visualization
  • Potential for long-term career advancement within government contracting
Full Job Description
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.

Key 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.
Required Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Active Top Secret highly preferred.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.

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