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UX Designer with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense 🇺🇸 Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America

$145,000 - $165,000 Full-time Senior

The UX Designer is responsible for leading the planning, design, and development of user experiences for various systems and tools. They will conduct user research, create prototypes, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design standards are met.

Responsibilities

  • The UX Designer is responsible for leading the planning, design, and development of user experiences for various systems and tools. They will conduct user research, create prototypes, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design standards are met.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have ten years of experience in User Experience Design and an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required, though equivalent experience may be substituted.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Training assistance
  • Paid vacation
  • Fitness reimbursement program
  • College savings plan
  • Commuter benefits
  • Financial advisory services
  • Flex spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Legal resources

Key Skills

User experience design User research Prototyping Wireframing Interaction design Design systems Usability testing Collaboration with engineering TS/SCI security clearance Agile methodology Cross‑functional teamwork Stakeholder communication Problem solving Leadership Mentoring Information architecture User‑centered design High‑fidelity UI design Design documentation

About Cornerstone Defense

Cornerstone Defense LLC is a mission‑focused Small Business supporting the U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Space communities. We specialize in secure cloud architecture, enterprise engineering, systems and network engineering, cybersecurity engineering, and full‑stack application development. Our technical expertise enables advanced solutions in data analytics, zero‑trust security, AI/ML‑enabled mission systems, and space and tactical operations. As a trusted partner across the Federal landscape, Cornerstone Defense delivers agile, compliant, and high‑assurance capabilities aligned with today’s most critical government priorities — including Digital Modernization, Cloud Migration, Cyber Resilience, DevSecOps, and Mission Integration. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, our team supports customer missions nationwide, including in DC, MD, CO, UT, NM, HI, and CA. We pride ourselves on a culture built on integrity, technical excellence, and long‑term partnerships. At Cornerstone Defense, you d

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