UI/UX Designer

Parsons is seeking a UI/UX Designer to join the Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. In this Virginia onsite role, you will help shape intuitive, secure interfaces for data and AI-enabled products that support Department of Defense objectives. The position focuses on turning mission needs and technical constraints into clear, user-centric design across the product lifecycle, while maintaining usability, accessibility, and security standards in a secure DoD environment. What you’ll do Design and develop user interfaces and user experiences for data, analytics, and AI-enabled platforms supporting Joint Staff missions Convert mission requirements, user feedback, and technical constraints into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs Partner with product managers, technical leads, data scientists, and mission stakeholders to ensure interfaces match operational workflows Apply industry best practices and DoD standards for usability, accessibility, and security Run user research , usability testing , and iterative design cycles to improve adoption and satisfaction Create and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable UI components for consistent use across products and PODs Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams to advocate for strong UX across delivery and sustainment Support deployment, monitoring, and sustainment of UI/UX solutions within secure DoD environments Required qualifications Active TS/SCI security clearance Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science , or a related field Minimum 5 years of UI/UX design experience for complex applications, preferably in secure or federal environments Proficiency with design and prototyping tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision Strong understanding of user-centered design , usability, accessibility, and visual design standards Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-driven products Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills Technologies Figma Adobe XD Sketch InVision Benefits Medical, dental, and vision Paid time off 401(k) Life insurance Flexible work schedules Holidays Financial Wellness : competitive pay and retirement plans Work Life Harmony : paid time off and paid flexible holidays Career Development : training, educational and mentorship programs Veteran Support : paid active‑duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life Mind & Body : weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays Health : Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Additional preferred skills Master’s degree in a relevant discipline Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint Staff, or similar government organizations Familiarity with data visualization, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled product interfaces Experience designing for secure, cloud-based, or enterprise environments Knowledge of DoD usability, accessibility, and security standards (for example, Section 508 , NIST ) Advanced certifications in UI/UX, human factors, or design disciplines Demonstrated ability to lead user research, usability testing, and iterative design in large, matrixed organizations Security clearance requirement: An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position. Salary range: USD 103,500 to 181,100 per year. Location: Virginia (onsite). #J-18808-Ljbffr Parsons