Position: UI/UX DesignerLocation: McLean, VA 22102Duration: Long Term Contract (9 years) If interested in being considered for this role, please send your updated Word resume to Jerlisa Bowser () and the best time to speak! Roles and Responsibilities for UX/UI Designer:? Ability to understand both customer and end user requirements in an operational environment? Execute user-centered design approach to develop UX/UI solutions? Facilitate the customer??s product vision by conceiving, sketching, and prototyping experiences for digital products? Conduct user research and design exercises, such as field observations, user interviews, focus groups, brainstorming sessions, ethnographic research, contextual inquiry, design studios, and card sorting? Translate research data into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences? Define the information architecture, design system, design patterns, page layouts/templates, and user interface components for ConsularOne customer and user-facing web applications? Develop adaptive and responsive UX/UI wireframes for web-based applications (Adobe Create Suite, Axure, Balsamiq, etc.)? Develop UX/UI solutions that are compliant with 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) standards Minimum Qualifications for UX/UI Designer:To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:? Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least five years?? experience? Experience in developing adaptive and responsive UX/UI solutions for software development projects that specialize in web and mobile-based applications? Experience in developing UX/UI solutions that are compliant with 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) standards? Experience modernizing enterprise software systems (web and mobile-based)? Experience conducting user research and design exercises, such as field observations, user interviews, focus groups, brainstorming sessions, ethnographic research, contextual inquiry, design studios, and card sorting? Background in Agile Software Development, specifically experience in developing detailed user stories to include precise and descriptive acceptance criteria? Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing? Must have a current, active Secret (or higher) clearance Preferred Qualifications for UX/UI Designer: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: ? Experience developing UX/UI solutions within an Agile SAFe environment? Experience defining the information architecture, design system, design patterns, page layouts/templates, and user interface components for highly visible web applications Education Requirements for UX/UI Designer:? Bachelor??s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline. As a contract employee of Apex Systems, you are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Shorter Term Disability; Hospitalization Coverage; Direct Deposit; Weekly Pay Periods; Training and Development Programs; Corporate Discounts / Perks and our Referral Program. Apex Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.