Active TS/SCI clearance5+ years UI/UX designBachelor's degreeFigma / Adobe XD / SketchWireframing & prototypingUser research & usability testingDesign systems & style guidesAccessibility standards (Section 508)DoD / federal environment experienceData visualization & AI interfacesMaster's degreeUI/UX certification
Job Description
Parsons is hiring a UI/UX Designer to join the Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. The role involves designing intuitive, secure, and mission-driven interfaces for data and AI-enabled products supporting Department of Defense operational objectives. Responsibilities include creating wireframes and prototypes, conducting user research, developing design systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a minimum of 5 years of UI/UX design experience, preferably in secure or federal environments.
Overview
Parsons is seeking a UI/UX Designer to join the Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. In this role, you will design intuitive, secure, and mission-driven interfaces for data and AI-enabled products, directly supporting Department of Defense operational objectives.
What You'll Be Doing
•Design and develop user interfaces and user experiences for data, analytics, and AI-enabled platforms supporting Joint Staff missions
•Translate mission requirements, user feedback, and technical constraints into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs
•Collaborate with product managers, technical leads, data scientists, and mission stakeholders to ensure interfaces are user-centric and aligned with operational workflows
•Apply industry best practices and DoD standards for usability, accessibility, and security in all design solutions
•Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterative design to refine interfaces and maximize user adoption and satisfaction
•Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable UI components for consistent application across products and PODs
•Communicate design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams, advocating for strong user experience throughout the product lifecycle
•Support deployment, monitoring, and sustainment of UI/UX solutions within secure DoD environments
Required Skills
•Active TS/SCI security clearance
•Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field
•Minimum 5 years of experience in UI/UX design for complex applications, preferably in secure or federal environments
•Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or InVision
•Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, accessibility, and visual design standards
•Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-driven products
•Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Desired Skills
•Master's degree in a relevant discipline
•Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint Staff, or similar government organizations
•Familiarity with data visualization, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled product interfaces
•Experience designing for secure, cloud-based, or enterprise environments
•Knowledge of DoD usability, accessibility, and security standards such as Section 508 and NIST
•Advanced certifications in UI/UX, human factors, or design disciplines
•Demonstrated ability to lead user research, usability testing, and iterative design in large, matrixed organizations
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $103,500 - $181,100
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.
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