User Interface Designer

: Peraton Overview Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced User Interface Designer will be responsible for the design and implementation of the user interface of a computer system. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and be a part of a first-class organization working on complex, leading edge network technology. What you'll do: Provide specialized expertise in the design and layout of graphical user interfaces, particularly screen layouts (including color schemes) and functionality for web based applications.

• Conduct studies, evaluation and testing of screen prototypes for functionality, ease of use, efficiency, and accuracy of manual, automatic and cross-system processes.
• Ability to take existing legacy system presentations and efficiently convert them into a more leading edge and logical design while retaining or enhancing core functions.
• Collaborate with technical developers & business stakeholders.
• Provide insight and expertise into the implementation and evaluation of Section 508 compliance during all phases of the XLC including requirement specifications along with system, integration and user acceptance testing.
• Display a broad understanding of all the components of large consumer facing web applications. Participates in all phases of development from definition and design through implementation, unit test and deployment.
• User Interface design and development. Develops and executes meticulous automated unit tests to ensure quality releasable software.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Assist in defining structured practices especially in source code management, build and release management.
• Must be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts, and transform them into beautiful, intuitive, and functional user interfaces.
• Collaborates with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience.
• Executes all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering. Conceptualizes original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks.
• Creates wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Presents and defends designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders. Conducts user research and evaluates user feedback.
• Establishes and promotes design guidelines, best practices, and standards. Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wire-framing tools. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping. Experienced working in an Agile/Scrum development process.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years experience with Bachelors degree or 3 years experience with Masters or 0 years with PhD
• 5 years experience with ability to apply principles of User Interface design and graphic design
• Experience and knowledge with the design and features of modern consumer websites, and the ability to write and edit Plain Language.

Benefits: At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care