[Hiring] User Experience Research and Design @Bravo17 Digital

Role Description

As a Junior User Experience Researcher/Designer with Bravo17, you’ll help raise the bar for user experience of federal and defense agencies. This will require developing an in-depth understanding of agency missions, the varied needs of their users and applicable policy.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic User Experience Researcher/Designer with 0-4 years of professional experience to join our growing team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of user-centered products of federal agencies by:

• Conducting user research
• Designing user interfaces
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to grow their UX skills and contribute to impactful products.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) strongly preferred
• 0-4 years of practical experience in the UX field
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles
• Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, with good file setup hygiene and solid prototyping skills
• Excellent communication (especially written) and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to listen and learn quickly, think critically about your own work, and adapt to new challenges
• Portfolio demonstrating hands-on experience applying UX principles

Requirements

• Assist in conducting user research activities, including user interviews, surveys, quantitative analysis and usability testing
• Analyze user data and contribute to the development of survey analysis, user personas, journey maps, and other user-centered artifacts
• Support the creation of research reports and presentations
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes under the guidance of senior UX designers
• Participate in design reviews and critiques
• Learn and apply UX best practices to design solutions
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, UX teammates and other stakeholders
• Communicate design decisions and rationale clearly and concisely
• Actively seek opportunities to learn and grow your UX skills
• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in UX research and design

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and welfare benefits
• Flexible ways of working
• Generous time off policies including vacation/PTO, sick leave, and parental leave

Company Description

Bravo17 is a growing federal digital services firm. We operate with high accountability, lean teams, and a strong sense of ownership. This role requires comfort with ambiguity, initiative, and a bias toward action.