User Experience Designer, Senior

UX/UI Design Support

This role supports the Battlespace Division by providing User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) design support in developing the digital interface for the users of an advanced synthetic training environment software product. This software is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats. Primary duties include:
Utilize UX principles and research methods to guide software interface design
Conduct use case analysis, UX design, implementation, and testing
Design Graphical User Interfaces, icons, graphical elements, navigation, data formatting and display, automation scripts, and component interfacing
Work in small teams in an Agile environment and contribute with other teams to a large codebase of shared libraries and applications.
Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts to create software solutions tailored to warfighter simulation needs.
Conduct usability studies and user analysis to define user requirements
Location: Fully Remote with quarterly meetings at the Government facility in California, MD or Patuxent River, MD. Skills and Qualifications:
Demonstrable UI design skills with a strong portfolio
Solid experience in creating storyboards, user flows, and UI prototypes
Knowledge of Agile and Scrum software development processes
Familiarity with UX/UI trends, standards, and best practices, as well as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and comparable languages
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Development, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and 10+ years of experience with user interface design and development. Clearance: This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position requires the ability to obtain an Active Secret Security Clearance. Compensation and Benefits: Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000. We offer a top-tier benefits package featuring:
401K Plan with 3% employer automatic Safe Harbor contribution
Discretionary Profit-Sharing Plan
80% company-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
$250 annual reimbursement for gym membership or health app subscriptions
Up to $5,000 of annual assistance for continued education or professional certifications
Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays and 3 Personal Holidays
Employee Referral Program
Paid Parental Leave
Rewards and recognition program
A company tab upstairs at St. Inie's Coffee for free fresh roasted coffee and beignets
Flexible work schedules with most staff adjusting their work hours based on family or personal obligations
Flexible work locations with most staff teleworking 1-2 days a week
A casual work environment that is more jeans and a hoodie than khakis and a dress shirt
About Nine 30: Nine 30 Consulting is a small business located in Lexington Park, MD that provides financial management, project management, acquisition, and data analytics support to various Divisions and organizations within the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). We are a numbers company, and our name is a reference to the most important number in government financial management - Nine 30, or September 30th - the last day of the government fiscal year which drives vital tactical and strategic decisions. Our philosophy is based on developing solutions for our clients and creating opportunities for our employees to Collaborate, Innovate, and Elevate. Nine 30 Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Nine 30 Consulting participates in E-Verify.