Senior / Lead UX Researcher - R&D Job at Kforce Inc in Irving

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior/Lead UX Researcher - R&D in Irving, TX. This role blends behavioral science, data analysis, and product strategy to deliver insights that fuel innovation. Responsibilities:

• Design and lead end-to-end UX research using mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative)
• Develop research roadmaps, documentation, and repositories to scale insights across teams
• Conduct literature reviews and create theory-informed briefs to guide product decisions
• Define success and guardrail metrics; perform power analyses, randomization, and statistical testing (e.g., t-tests, regression, ANOVA)
• Use tools like SQL, Python, or R to clean, model, and visualize experimental data
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams
• Present findings through compelling storytelling tailored to diverse audiences
• Facilitate workshops using service design principles to align stakeholders
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to shape strategic roadmaps
• Stay current with research and development tools, behavioral science, and experimentation best practices
  
  

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Cognitive Science, HCI, Statistics, or related quantitative field
• 5+ years of applied UX research experience, with a strong portfolio of A/B and multivariate testing in digital products
• Expertise in experimental design, statistical analysis, and survey methodology
• Proficiency in tools such as SQL, Python, R, Mixpanel, and/or Databricks for data analysis and visualization, and remote research platforms such as Usertesting.com, dscout, MUIQ, Qualtrics, and/or Alchemer
• Strong communication and storytelling skills; Ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience with personas, journey mapping, service design, and workshop facilitation
• Self-starter with a client-service mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail, e-commerce, or convenience tech
• Background in business strategy, marketing, or innovation
• Familiarity with web analytics (e.g., Adobe Analytics, GA4) and experimentation platforms (e.g., Optimizely, LaunchDarkly)
• Consulting experience or vendor management
• Published research, white papers, or a portfolio showcasing impact
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computers and Electronics Manufacturing and Retail

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kforce Inc by 2x

Get notified about new User Experience Researcher jobs in Irving, TX.

Plano, TX $106,700.00-$125,400.00 3 days ago

Plano, TX $106,700.00-$125,400.00 3 days ago

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex $50.00-$70.00 2 weeks ago

Senior UX Researcher _ Irving, TX._ Onsite

Dallas, TX $110,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago

User Experience Design Senior Associate - Chase MyHome

Dallas, TX $139,900.00-$279,800.00 2 days ago

Dallas, TX $158,200.00-$237,400.00 2 days ago

Senior User Experience Researcher, Selling and Purchasing Experience

Senior Mobile User Experience Designer, Design System

Sr Manager, Digital Experience and Design

Transaction Banking, Digital Product Management - UX Design, Vice President

Irving, TX $80,250.00-$133,750.00 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr