UX/CX Specialist SME

SHR Group

$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant working experience in a similar role.
  • Advanced UX research and interaction design skills.
  • Deep knowledge of accessible design for federal systems.
  • Experience integrating UX with Agile/DevSecOps teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
  • Agile or UX certification is preferred.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust (Active Public Trust is highly preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Develop organization-wide customer experience (CX) strategy and design standards.
  • Lead service design initiatives across multiple systems and program portfolios.
  • Advise senior leadership on customer experience metrics and usability risks.
  • Oversee comprehensive user research programs.
  • Establish accessibility governance across digital services.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans with company match.
  • Paid time off and federal holidays.
  • Professional development support.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a UX/CX Specialist SME to serve as FEMA's authoritative expert for human-centered design, service design, and customer experience across enterprise cloud modernization and disaster response digital services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop organization-wide CX strategy and design standards.
  • Lead service design across multiple systems/program portfolios.
  • Advise senior leadership on CX metrics, digital adoption, and usability risks.
  • Oversee comprehensive user research programs and accessibility governance.


Minimum Requirements:
  • 10+ 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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