UI/UX Designer

DCCA is a veteran-owned high-technology company specializing in providing information technology services to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer a strong, competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: . UI/UX Designer CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ Poly For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters. Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence. Key Tasks: Human-Centered Design (HCD): Lead the end-to-end design process by conducting user research, developing user personas, crafting journey maps, and building service blueprints to address user pain points effectively. Prototyping & Wireframing: Design low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity interactive prototypes using industry-standard tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) to visualize complex workflows and system interactions. Usability Testing: Plan and facilitate usability testing sessions with federal stakeholders and end-users, gathering qualitative and quantitative feedback to drive continuous iterative improvements. Frontend Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with Full Stack Developers to ensure that designs are technically feasible and meticulously translated into responsive, high-performance web applications, primarily utilizing the React.js framework. Accessibility & Compliance: Ensure all user interfaces strictly adhere to federal Section 508 accessibility compliance standards, W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and agency-specific design systems. Design Systems & Standardization: Create, maintain, and advocate comprehensive design systems, style guides, and component libraries to ensure visual consistency across all BEAR Task Order deliverables. Agile Integration: Participate actively in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and delivering design artifacts that align with the Agile Release Train (ART). Required Skills: Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating complex enterprise software or web application design. Design Tools: High proficiency in modern UI/UX design and prototyping tools, specifically Figma, as well as the Adobe Creative Suite. Technical Understanding: Solid understanding of frontend web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and how design decisions impact frontend frameworks like React.js. HCD Methodologies: Proven expertise in applying Human-Centered Design principles, conducting user research, and synthesizing feedback into actionable design solutions. Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly. Desired Skills : Proven track record of architecting mission-critical digital solutions for federal agencies (e.g., DoD, IC, CMS), including rigorous implementation of the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and federal design mandates. Subject-matter expertise in federal accessibility, driving comprehensive Section 508 compliance audits and executing critical remediations across complex, enterprise-level web applications. Advanced capability in data visualization, specializing in translating massive datasets, complex AI/ML outputs, and predictive analytics into highly intuitive, interactive dashboards that drive executive decision-making. Premier industry certifications validating mastery in Human-Centered Design and enterprise-scale agility (e.g., Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification, SAFe Agile Certification). Education/Certifications: Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline. The proposed salary range for this position in Virginia is 195,000 to 220,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives. At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits. Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large. Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships. Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection. Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page. Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems. Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets #J-18808-Ljbffr