Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.
Job Description*Position is contingent upon contract award*
SOSi is seeking a UI/UX Designer. The UI/UX Designer will provide user interface/user experience to design, research, and development plans in support of the Sponsor's applications. The Contractor shall leverage expertise in UI/UX design principles, human-centered design, and user research to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences.
Essential Job Duties
- Conduct user research to understand user needs and behaviors, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
- Create user personas, user flows, and wireframes to inform design decisions.
- Developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy for Sponsor's digital assets.
- Design UI elements such as navigation menus, search boxes, and CTAs, to enhance user experience.
- Create high-fidelity prototypes and testing designs to validate user experience.
- Collaborate with development teams, stakeholders, and Sponsor's representatives to ensure design requirements are being met.
- Provide guidance on the implementation of UX research methodologies and testing activities.
- Maintain a competitive edge by staying up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Demonstrated professional experience with the following tools, systems, services, and data types:
- User research methodologies, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to inform design decisions and validate user experience.
- Proficiency in UI/UX design tools, such as Sketch, InVision, and Adobe Creative Suite, to create high-quality design solutions.
- Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools, such as Figma and Axure, to develop and test design concepts.
- Strong understanding of human-centered design principles and design thinking to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences.
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals to effectively communicate design requirements to development teams.
- Experience with design systems and style guides to ensure consistency and coherence across Sponsor’s digital assets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with mobile and web application design, including responsive design principles and mobile-specific design considerations.
- Familiarity with Sponsor’s existing design systems and brand guidelines to ensure alignment with Sponsor’s overall visual identity.
- Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in UI/UX design, such as AR/VR and voice UI, to stay ahead of the curve and identity new opportunities.
- Experience with usability testing and user feedback analysis to inform design decisions and iterate on design solutions.
Working Conditions
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Professional experience conducting user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing
- Proficiency with UI/UX design tools such as Sketch, InVision, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Figma and Axure
- Strong understanding of human-centered design principles and design thinking
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
- Experience with design systems and style guides
- Experience designing mobile and web applications, including responsive design
- Familiarity with existing design systems and brand guidelines
- Knowledge of emerging UI/UX technologies such as AR/VR and voice UI
- Experience with usability testing and user feedback analysis
SOSi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOSi and has not been reviewed or approved by SOSi.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered a relative strength, with international plan options and substantial employer contribution that support OCONUS and travel-heavy work. Company materials also highlight a comprehensive medical offering alongside wellness support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available, with indications of employer matching though specifics are not publicly detailed. This suggests foundational retirement support for eligible employees.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation is often characterized as competitive for cleared, hard‑to‑hire, and certain overseas or mission‑critical roles. Pay levels appear closely tied to contract demands, clearance, and location.
SOSi Insights
What We Do
SOSi is a technology and services integrator focused on the aerospace, defense, and government services industry, described as one of the largest private, founder-owned companies in its sector.
