UX Manager - TS/SCI w/poly

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

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.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required