User Experience Engineer Mid Level

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
94K-140K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology
The Role
Support UX Lead by conducting user research (interviews, usability tests, contextual inquiry), executing research protocols, administering quantitative methods, observing and documenting user behavior, and organizing raw research data into structured formats for synthesis. Work requires operating in ambiguous mission/IC environments and supporting leadership with accurate findings.
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Because You Deserve More Than Just a Job

To be an ELEVI team player you will need: 

  • You must hold a current  Poly clearance
  • Ten years' experience in User Experience Design.
  • Five years' experience within the last 10 years experience leading UX design.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science/User Experience Design or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional User Experience Design experience on projects with Similar design may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
  • Experience with Information Technology: Three (3) years experience with screen mock-up tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD, Axure) and related industry tools used to create visual displays and prototypes
  • Required Skills and Qualifications::
    -Hands-on experience conducting usability testing, interviews, and/pr contextual inquiry directly with end users.
    -Comfortable assisting research sessions alongside a UX lead. Experience independently running research studies end-to-end (objective-setting, study design, execution, and synthesis) is a plus.
    -Working knowledge of both qualitative discovery methods (usability testing, contextual inquiry) and quantitative data collection methods (surveys, analytics review, A/B testing, card sorting, tree testing, session observation). Demonstrated experience is a plus.
    -Strong note-taking and data organization skills where they are able to capture and structure raw findings accurately for leadership synthesis and analysis.
    -Reliable, detail-oriented execution of research protocols with minimal need for independent research strategy or stakeholder presentation.
    -Comfort operating with ambiguous, evolving requirements typical of mission/IC environments that is able to define research questions when none is handed to them is a plus.

Some of your day-to-day activities include but not limited to: 

  • Support the UX Lead by conducting user research sessions (interviews, usability tests, contextual inquiries) to collect raw behavioral and attitudinal data.
  • Execute discussion guides, screeners, and research protocols as defined by the UX Lead.
  • Observe and document user behaviors, pain points, and patterns during sessions, distinguishing what users say from what they actually do or need.
  • Administer quantitative data collection methods (surveys, card sorting, tree testing) in support of research plans set by the UX Lead.
  • Compile and organize raw research data (notes, session artifacts) into clean, structured formats for UX lead to synthesize.

Why Work at ELEVI? 

 To become an ELEVI employee is to become an integral part of the team. From Federal to Commercial, ELEVI offers our employees the ability to expand skills and fully engage their minds and passions. Each member of the team enjoys the opportunity to expand their career to meet their individual goals and objectives. We celebrate the ideas that bring about positive change, and the diverse talents and backgrounds that come together to create those ideas.

Our benefit packages encompass competitive compensation, financial and counseling services, retirement options, and health insurance programs. Coupled with work/life benefits to address significant life problems as well as everyday problems involved in juggling work, family, and life.  We trust you to take the time you need when you feel it's appropriate. No need to keep track or save up. We trust our employees and empower them to shape their work themselves so that we can achieve the best possible results.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at ELEVI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ELEVI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$94,400 - $140,000

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that empowers our people. It is the policy of ELEVI to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants—without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We fearlessly drive change, because without diversity of thought and a commitment to equality for all, there is no moving forward. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

Skills Required

  • Current Poly clearance
  • Ten years experience in User Experience Design
  • Five years experience leading UX design within the last ten years
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, User Experience Design, or related discipline (or four additional years of UX experience in lieu of degree)
  • Three years experience with screen mock-up tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Axure)
  • Hands-on experience conducting usability testing, interviews, and/or contextual inquiry with end users
  • Comfort assisting research sessions alongside a UX lead
  • Working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods (usability testing, contextual inquiry, surveys, analytics, A/B testing, card sorting, tree testing)
  • Strong note-taking and data organization skills to capture and structure raw findings
  • Ability to reliably execute research protocols with minimal independent research strategy or stakeholder presentation
  • Experience independently running end-to-end research studies (objective-setting, study design, execution, synthesis)
  • Comfort defining research questions in ambiguous, evolving mission/IC environments
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MD
26 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

The word ELEVI \ 'eh•lay•vee'​ \ which comes from the Italian language and means “to Maximize” is exemplary of our mission: To maximize the benefits of technology to satisfy the mission and business needs of our clients. Founded in 2002, ELEVI is a Certified Small Business specializing in the delivery of IT based solutions to Mission and Business needs. As a multi-dimensional company, ELEVI is comprised of three business units: • IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Consulting / Planning / Engineering / Implementation / Support • IT STAFFING SOLUTIONS: Human Capital Management / IT Staff Augmentation • TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS & SUPPORT: Value Added Reseller of IT Hardware & Software Products ELEVI is uniquely positioned to support the technology needs of our customers as a result of the cumulative effect of these three business units. Our IT Professional Services business unit capabilities are supported by the core competencies of both our IT Staffing Solutions which enables us to provide IT Professional who possess the skills and experience necessary to execute successfully. At the same time, our IT Professional Services business unit capabilities are augmented by the IT Product Manufacturer relationships within our Technology Systems and Support business unit resulting in our ability to provide highly skilled IT professionals who possess industry certifications from manufacturers such as Cisco, Foundry/Brocade, Sourcefire, Alcatel-Lucent, EMC2, and many others. Supported by a culture that thrives on constant improvement, ELEVI leverages industry leading resources, best practices and subject matter expertise to carefully transform technology and innovative ideas into sound and even revolutionary mission and business solutions delivered on time, in-budget, and in easy-to-understand formats. ELEVI provides the results you want with the value you need!

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