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"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
— Leonardo da Vinci
The Senior UX Designer will lead research and design activities to balance user needs with mission requirements and technical constraints. They will collaborate with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to create intuitive user experiences and improve AI retrieval accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Lead discovery and research to inform UX and IA strategy
- Design scalable, accessible, and intuitive user experiences
- Architect metadata models, taxonomies, and ontologies for AI enablement
- Integrate UX and IA into agile, AI-centered delivery
- Drive knowledge sharing and practice growth
Requirements
- 3+ years of UX design and/or IA experience supporting complex systems, preferably in government or AI/ML contexts
- Proven experience leading user research, usability testing, and content strategy initiatives
- Strong understanding of taxonomy, metadata, data modeling, and content governance principles
- Proficiency with prototyping and architecture mapping
- Working knowledge of Section 508/WCAG accessibility standards and responsive design
- Familiarity with AI/ML tools, agent-based workflows, or data labeling platforms is a plus
- Experience supporting agile software delivery teams and participating in sprint rituals
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, or a related field
Key Skills
- UX design
- IA
- User research
- Usability testing
- Content strategy
- Taxonomy
- Metadata
- Data modeling
- Content governance
- AI/ML tools
- Agile software delivery
Benefits
- Health/dental/vision insurance coverage
- 401K with company match
- PTO & paid holidays
- Annual tuition/training assistance
About Agile Defense
Agile Defense: Always Evolving Agile Defense stands at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced capabilities and solutions tailored to the most critical national security and civilian missions. With operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Agile Defense supports our customer missions around the globe. Whether developing specialized solutions, contextualizing data, or strengthening cybersecurity, our expertise is instrumental in safeguarding our nation's sensitive assets. Advanced National Security and Civilian Capabilities Digital Transformation Applying advanced services, capabilities, and solutions securely to enhance mission operations and achieve optimal outcomes. Data Analytics Leveraging a data-driven approach, we deliver data insights that provide clarity to accelerate the decision-making process. Cyber Delivering Cyber Systems and Cyber Operations capabilities to defend against advanced and emerging cyber threats with certainty.
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