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

Role Description

Koniag Data Solutions (KDS) is seeking a skilled Web UX/UI Developer and Designer to support our USDA customer under the MRP LSIT Infrastructure Services Modernization Support contract. This position supports Objective 13 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Provide broad-spectrum user interface and user experience design services across multiple web platforms, including Drupal, SharePoint, Power Platform, and custom web applications.
• Analyze existing web content and usability.
• Gather stakeholder requirements.
• Produce design plans and wireframes.
• Develop user interfaces that meet USDA and MRP branding standards.
• Provide training and guidance to developers, site owners, and citizen developers.

This is a full-time (1 FTE), fully remote position. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. local time, with a one-hour lunch break.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in UX/UI design and web development.
• Experience working in a federal government or government contracting environment is a plus.

Requirements

• Proficiency in user interface design for web content management systems, web applications, and low-code/no-code platforms.
• Experience with CSS and common CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap and Tailwind.
• Hands-on experience with Drupal, SharePoint, and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Ability to perform usability analyses of existing sites and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Skill in interviewing stakeholders to identify and document user needs.
• Experience producing wireframes for new sites and applications.
• Ability to develop branding guides, reusable templates, and components that comply with organizational standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess compliance with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background investigation (NACIC).
• Must obtain ITIL V4 Foundations Certification within 90 days of start date.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Experience designing within federal agency branding guidelines (e.g., USDA or similar).
• Familiarity with custom web application development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience providing training and guidance to site owners, content managers, and citizen developers.
• Knowledge of low-code/no-code platforms such as Microsoft Power Apps or Power Pages.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar IT service management platforms.
• Experience working in an Agile or similar project management environment.
• Knowledge of USDA mission, infrastructure, and IT services is a strong plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and technologies independently.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance.
• 401K with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid holidays.
• Three weeks paid time off.
• And more.