[Hiring] UX Researcher @Koniag Government Services, LLC

Role Description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a UX Researcher to support KITS and our government customer. The position is remote and requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

The UX Researcher will:

• Provide systematic investigation of the Chesapeake Assessment and Scenario Tool (CAST).
• Interact with CAST users to understand their needs and inform the UX design process.
• Deliver creative UX solutions and associated data communication products for the next generation of the CAST application.
• Work closely with Water Quality Scientists, Software Developers, and Stakeholders.
• Utilize various methodologies and techniques for usability testing and analytics.
• Act as a bridge between users and the Koniag/CBPO product team.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in UX Research or UI/UX Design for digital products or services.
• Fluent in English.

Requirements

• Collaborate with KGS software designers and CBPO stakeholders early in the CAST Next Generation process.
• Identify research goals and priorities with KGS software developers and CBPO stakeholders.
• Define research questions about CAST and choose optimal data collection methods.
• Craft research questions about CAST new functionality and select appropriate methodologies.
• Develop, plan, and manage resources for the spatially explicit CAST application prototype by Spring 2027.
• Identify suitable CAST participants for user feedback.
• Transform findings into actionable insights for the spatially explicit CAST application.
• Present findings about spatially explicit CAST needs to designers, software developers, and CBPO stakeholders.
• Work with CBPO Web and Development Teams to inform wireframes and design mock-ups.
• Develop improved information architecture and design options for CAST.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The company is an equal opportunity employer.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment.
• Accommodations available for applicants as needed.