Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.

Key Required Skills

Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles to include documenting user requirements and user needs and pain point); Interaction/Interface design experience utilizing user-centered methods; front-end development utilizing HTML/CSS/Javascript

Position Description

Derive business processes, analyze user needs, assist in requirements definition, design browser-based interfaces, and design and conduct usability testing.
Interact on a daily basis with development team on the creation of new web components for the design system.
Elicit business goals and user needs from stakeholders
Creation of anatomy diagrams for new UI elements (in the form of web components)
Support the creation and maintenance for design toolkits in the latest design tools (Figma, Axure 10, XD, etc) used by the UX Design Team
Support the continuation of design token integration with the design system
Facilitate customer discovery sessions
Create and refine screen prototypes
Document user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations

Skills Requirements

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)

Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis
Minimum of 8 years of direct Interaction/Interface design experience in User-Centered Methods and User Analysis
Minimum of 3 years of experience with front-end development (particularly of web applications) using modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis
Minimum of 8 years of experience documenting user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations
Minimum of 4 year of experience preparing and presenting findings and recommendations in small and large group settings
Minimum of 3 year of experience front-end development of applications utilizing HTML/CSS/Javascript with preference using modern frameworks like Angular or React
Experience using Axure RP prototyping software (preferably Axure 10)
Experience with Figma prototyping software
Must provide a digital portfolio of design work for review
Experience working with design tokens
Experience working with design systems
Experience using Git and version control
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Excellent communication and written skills

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

Experience with StencilJS and/or web component creation
Experience with Git/GitHub for version control and repo management
Experience in designing and conducting formative usability tests in both formal and informal settings
Experience with Pega and/or ServiceNow platforms
Experience with the Agile/Scrum methodology
Prior experience supporting government agencies
Understanding of Section 508 and its requirements regarding design
Hold additional UX Certifications such as UX Master Certification (NN/g) or UX Design Immersive (General Assembly)

Education

Bachelors degree with 7+ years of experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

About The Company  

Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area, awarded in 2024, 2021, and 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category).

Benefits  

Zenius Corporation is an employee-oriented company. Join us now and help us grow!  

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  

Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  

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