UI/UX Designer
General Information
Requisition #687
Locations USA-VA-McLean
Posting Date 04/22/2026
Security Clearance Required - TS/SCI + Poly
Remote Type N/A
Time Type Full time
Description & Requirements
Elder Research Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MANTECH international Corporation seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented UI/UX Designer to join our team in McLean, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- The UI/UX Designer will provide User Research and Analysis support, lead User Experience (U) and User Interface (UI) efforts for complex, high-visibility systems, develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar technologies, and produce high-fidelity UI designs that are accessible and usable by those charged with support of our nation’s defense.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.
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Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer
Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). -
Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7
years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate -
Demonstrated experience conducting UX research, analysis, and synthesis (not UI-only).
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Strong proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or
equivalent. -
Experience collaborating closely with product managers and engineering teams.
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Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and research findings to stakeholders.
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Willingness to work onsite full time in McLean, VA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Portfolio (website, case studies, or work samples) demonstrating UX
research methodology, analysis, and UI design quality. - Experience designing for mission-critical or government systems.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
- Experience contributing to or managing design systems.
- Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and design constraints (e.g., component-
based development). - Experience supporting data-heavy or analytical user workflows.
Clearance Requirements:
- Must have an active TS/SCI + Poly
Physical Requirements:
- The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
About Elder Research, Inc - People Centered. Data Driven
Elder Research considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Elder Research, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.
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What We Do
Elder Research is a recognized leader in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence consulting. Founded in 1995 by Dr. John Elder, Elder Research has helped government agencies and Fortune Global 500® companies solve real-world problems in diverse industry segments. Our goal is to transform data, domain knowledge, and algorithmic innovations into world-class analytic solutions. When we combine the business domain expertise of our clients with our deep understanding of advanced analytics, we create a team that can extract actionable value from the data. Our areas of expertise include data science, text mining, data visualization, scientific software engineering, and technical teaching. Experience with diverse projects and algorithms, advanced validation techniques, and innovative model combination methods (ensembles) enables Elder Research to maximize project success for a continued return on analytics investment. In 2020 we acquired the Institute for Statistics Education at Statistics.com to provide focused data science, analytics, and statistics training for corporations and individuals. The Institute’s certificates and degrees are certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, and its courses are approved by the American Council on Education. Elder Research’s Analytics Services are designed to scale based on the unique requirements of each organization and can maximize the client’s return on analytic investment. Elder Research is also a leader in advanced analytic training and offers a variety of training services directed at each of the key stakeholders within an organization. Training builds a common foundation and vision for analytics across business units and lead to the successful adoption, deployment, and maintenance of analytic models within an organization.
