UX Manager - TS/SCI w/poly

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Collaboration, Leadership, User Experience (UX), User Experience (UX) Design Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: The UX Manager leads and develops a team of UX professionals to deliver exceptional user experiences across our digital products. This role combines team leadership, strategic planning, and design oversight, ensuring that the user perspective is consistently represented in all product decisions. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT ● Lead, mentor, and grow a team of UX Designers, Researchers, and Writers ● Define and enforce UX standards, design guidelines, and best practices ● Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to align UX efforts with business goals ● Drive UX strategy across multiple products or platforms ● Prioritize UX initiatives and allocate resources effectively ● Advocate for the user at all levels of the organization ● Review design deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and usability ● Measure and report on UX impact, including usability metrics, engagement, and customer satisfaction WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The UX Manager must have: ● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science ● Experience: 5+ years of related experience ● Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/poly ● US citizenship required ● Role requirements: Proven experience leading and mentoring UX teams Strong knowledge of UX design principles, user-centered design, and usability best practices Experience with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent) Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Experience working in Agile or Scrum product environments ● Preferred requirements: Experience with accessibility and inclusive design (WCAG standards) Familiarity with design systems and UX governance Experience with analytics tools to track user behavior and UX performance Background in IT, software development, or SaaS product environments ● Skills & Competencies: Leadership and team development Strategic thinking and decision-making Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Problem-solving and critical thinking Ability to balance user needs with business objectives ● Location: On Site Annapolis Junction, MD GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work: We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Join our 26,000 everyday heroes. We are GDIT. 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