[Hiring] UI/UX Designer @Koniag Government Services, LLC

Role Description

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer to support the USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Commodity Treatment Information System – Modernization (CTIS‑M) program. This fully remote role will lead user experience and interface design for the new Regulated Garbage (RG) Module, transforming complex, manual, paper‑based workflows into intuitive, accessible, and user‑centered digital experiences within CTIS‑M.

Essential Job Functions

• User Experience & Interface Design
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high‑fidelity UI designs using Figma.
  • Translate Regulated Garbage (RG) workflows into intuitive, user‑friendly interfaces for CTIS‑M, including inspections, observations, incident submissions, monitoring steps, and Compliance Agreement workflows.
  • Maintain and evolve UI component libraries and design standards aligned with Material UI and CTIS‑M patterns.
  • Ensure all UI/UX deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG standards.
• User Research & Workflow Mapping
  • Use Miro to create user journeys, workflow diagrams, personas, and interaction models.
  • Conduct usability analysis and iterate designs based on user feedback, testing outcomes, and stakeholder review.
  • Validate that workflows align with SOW‑defined processes such as inspection logging, direct observation, RG incident reporting, and digital form‑based workflows.
  • Lead customer-facing design walkthroughs to present UI workflows and gather external stakeholder feedback.
• Agile Delivery & Collaboration
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, developers, and QA teams to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and design-driven requirements.
  • Attach design artifacts, interaction specifications, and workflows to Azure DevOps work items to support sprint documentation.
  • Produce design deliverables required for CTIS‑M development, modernization, and enhancement activities.
  • Lead internal design review sessions to support team alignment, clarify design intent, and validate workflow feasibility.
• Implementation Support
  • Work closely with developers to ensure correct implementation of UI/UX designs throughout the sprint.
  • Provide clarifications on design specifications and intended user workflows during development and user acceptance testing.
  • Validate usability, accessibility, and accuracy of implemented screens and workflows before release.

Qualifications

• Professional experience designing enterprise-grade web applications.
• Advanced proficiency with Figma and modern UX/UI design methodologies.
• Experience with Miro for journey mapping, conceptual design, and workflow documentation.
• Familiarity with component-driven design systems such as Material UI.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must meet all Federal suitability requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.