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Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and user-focused UX Designer to support digital platforms and applications serving the Executive Office of the President (EOP). This role focuses on creating intuitive, accessible, and compliant user experiences for high-visibility, mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate understands usability, accessibility, and design standards within regulated or government environments and is eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Level 4 clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design user-centered experiences for web-based applications and platforms
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
• Translate complex requirements into clear, intuitive user experiences
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Ensure designs comply with Section 508 / WCAG accessibility standards
• Maintain and contribute to design systems and style guides
• Iterate designs based on feedback, analytics, and usability findings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience in UX/UI design for web applications
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar
• Understanding of responsive and mobile-first design principles
• Knowledge of usability best practices and accessibility standards
• Ability to clearly communicate design decisions and rationale

Security & Eligibility Requirements (Mandatory)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust Level 4 background investigation, including:
• Credit history check
• Criminal background check
• Drug screening
• Eligibility to work on Executive Office of the President (EOP)–related systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government or highly regulated environments
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance and usability testing tools
• Experience working with developers in Agile or Scrum environments
• Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript)
• Local to Washington, DC (strongly preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally
• Strong problem-solving and user advocacy mindset

What We Offer

• Opportunity to support high-impact federal systems
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Professional growth and learning opportunities

We are looking to move fast so please email [email protected]. Advancement to full-time with benefits is likely.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote