UX Researcher

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Washington, DC
3-5 Years Experience
Information Technology • Database • Consulting
The Role
The UX Researcher will conduct qualitative and quantitative user research, analyze data for insights, create personas and journey maps, develop prototypes, conduct usability tests, document methodologies, and advocate for user-centered practices within cross-functional teams.
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Analytica is seeking a UX Researcher to join our dynamic team supporting a large digitalization effort; supporting search efforts and user-centered journey mapping, developing workflow update recommendations. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and engineers, to integrate user insights into the design process. There will be some travel involved to various client sites throughout the US.
Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest-growing private US small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.
Responsibilities include (But Are Not Necessarily Limited To):

  • User Research: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and field studies, to gather insights about user experiences and needs.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze research data to identify patterns, trends, and user pain points. Synthesize findings into actionable insights.
  • Persona Development: Create user personas and journey maps based on research findings to guide design decisions.
  • Prototyping and Testing: Develop low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes for testing concepts and iterating based on user feedback.
  • Usability Evaluations: Plan and conduct usability tests on existing products and features to assess user experience and identify areas for improvement.
  • Documentation: Document research methodologies, findings, and recommendations clearly for team members and stakeholders.
  • Staying Current: Keep up with the latest trends, tools, and methodologies in HCD and UX research to continually enhance skills and processes.
  • Advocacy: Advocate for the user perspective within the organization, promoting user-centered practices across teams.
  • Reporting: Present research findings and recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring that insights inform design strategies and product development.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX) Design, or related field
  • 3+ years experience as a Design Researcher
  • Demonstrated understanding of User-centered or Human-centered design principles, User Experience Research including journey mapping, and other best practices in design or management consulting (e.g., ethnography, prototyping, business)
  • Experience with Agile methodology, 
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Active IRS MBI Security Clearance 

About ANALYTICA: Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. The company is an award winning SBA 8(a) small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider. 
When receiving email communication from Analytica, please ensure that the email domain is analytica.net to verify its authenticity.

The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
110 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Analytica is an award-winning consulting and technology services provider that supports public-sector health, civilian, and national security. We specialize in data-driven solutions, which have been recognized by organizations such as NYU’s Governance Lab for driving public sector modernization and innovation. Analytica is an SBA Certified 8(a), HUBZone that has been honored as one of the 250 fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. for three consecutive years by Inc.

​For information on the company visit: www.analytica.net
For exciting career opportunities visit: careers.analytica.net

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