UI/UX Human Centered Design Specialist

The UI/UX Human Centered Design Specialist supports the AO Courts Case Management Modernization program by bridging design and engineering to deliver accessible, production-ready front-end interfaces on AWS within Agile teams, ensuring Section 508 compliance and alignment with federal digital service standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with Product Owners, UI Architects, Developers, and HCD Specialists to convert research findings into concrete design requirements.
• Serve as the bridge between design and engineering, turning prototypes into responsive, accessible front-end code.
• Ensure all designs follow Human-Centered Design principles and stay aligned with program goals and Agile ceremonies.
• Define and enforce UI/UX and front-end coding standards to promote consistency and reusability.
• Assess designs for Section 508, usability, and WCAG compliance.
• Support iterative feedback through rapid prototyping and validation within sprint cycles.
• Provide guidance on UI consistency, interaction design, and the reuse of design systems.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to verify usability and accessibility in production releases.

Requirements

• Eight plus years of UI/UX design and development experience, including at least five years in a Human-Centered Design role supporting enterprise or government applications.
• Strong understanding of Agile/SAFe delivery and iterative design integration.
• Experience with usability testing methodologies such as heuristic evaluations, card sorting, and A/B testing.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Storybook, Axure, Miro or similar).
• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive UI behavior to collaborate effectively with developers.
• Solid experience with Sass or other CSS preprocessors.
• Experience designing for federal systems with practical knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance.
• Excellent storytelling and communication skills to present design and development rationale to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or a related field.
• Experience designing for federal digital modernization programs or court/case management systems.
• Familiarity with DesignOps and UX governance practices.
• Exposure to data-driven UX optimization using analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar).
• Understanding of Zero Trust Design and secure user interface principles.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted UX tools or predictive usability models.

Technologies

• Figma
• Sketch
• Storybook
• Miro
• Axure
• InVision
• Jira
• Confluence
• SharePoint
• MS Teams
• Axe
• Wave
• Color Oracle
• SiteImprove
• Google Analytics
• Hotjar
• Optimal Workshop
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Sass
• AWS

Qualifications

• 10+ years of general experience in information systems
• 8+ years of specialized experience
• Minimum Education: BA/BS
• Experience may be considered in lieu of degree as follows: HS (16+ years), AA/AS (14+ years), BA/BS (12+ years), Doctorate Degree/Ph.D. (9+ years)

Communication and Organizational

• Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills
• Consultant mindset with the ability to engage high level customer stakeholders and build strong relationships
• Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to articulate improvement recommendations
• Proven ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team

Work Requirements

• Years of Experience: 9+ years of related experience
• May vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
• Travel Required: None

Salary and Benefits

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229 per year. This range is not a guarantee of compensation; salary is determined by experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and may fall outside this range.

Identity Verification

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