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.
