UI/UX at ECS Corporate Arlington, Virginia

UX/UI Analyst

ECS is seeking a UX/UI Analyst to lead User Interface and Experience requirements gathering, usability and functionality testing, and deployment activities for software and cloud-based applications. This position works for the US Postal Services' Inspector General's Office (OIG) at our Arlington, VA office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding and requires a Public Trust background investigation. This entails an in-depth background check & either US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
Responsibilities include:
User-Centric Design Leadership:
Champion user-centric design principles throughout the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.
Usability Assessment and Optimization:
Conduct comprehensive usability assessments using various methods (user testing, heuristic evaluation, etc.).
Identify pain points in existing software products and propose enhancements.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
Leverage user data and analytics to inform design choices.
Translate insights into actionable recommendations for iterative improvements.
Prototyping and Interaction Design:
Create high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes that align with user expectations.
Define interaction patterns for seamless user journeys.
Collaboration and Mentorship:
Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on best practices.
Collaborate with UI designers, developers, and product managers to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Qualifications:
7 or more years in UI/UX analysis, with a track record of successful projects.
Advanced proficiency in usability testing, user research, and interaction design.
Expertise in industry-standard tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
Solid understanding of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Analytical skills.
Customer service skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Adaptability.
Emotional intelligence.
Note: This position requires working onsite 4 days a week at out USPS customer site in Arlington, VA.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 annually General Description of Benefits