Senior UI/UX Human Centered Designer - job 1 of 3

General Dynamics Information Technology seeking a Senior UI/UX Human Centered Designer to support the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their critical mission needs.This is an onsite position.As a HCD lead Designer, you will be part of an agile delivery team focused on delivering new customer-facing web-based applications with an emphasis on providing high value features to our customers. You will serve as a core support member for the team working closely with the Product Owner and high performing development team to help manage the product. The primary responsibility will be to create user journey maps and personas for multiple use cases; analyze existing systems and functionalities and develop wireframes and mockups aligned with USWDS, FDA and other guidelines and standards, while integrating the needs of the projects as well as the needs of several different stakeholders to produce an overall solution.The ideal candidate is someone with strong analysis skills, HCD and UI/UX knowledge combined with the ability to clearly communicate UI/UX concepts and the current Information Architecture. A successful candidate will have the appropriate experience and business understanding to prioritize initiatives and work with both management and our clients.HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT• Driving the full lifecycle of responsive design: content-first design, logic flows, storyboards, personas, wireframes, low fidelity mock-ups, sitemaps, information architecture and UI specifications, to provide end-to-end dynamic design flows• Explanation and Justification for and application of UX/UI practices such as LeanUX, and human centered design (HCD), regulatory mandates and legislation• Conduct analysis of 4-5 existing screens and create consolidated wireframes, storyboards, sitemaps, and screen flows (e.g., using tools such as Figma, Mural, Balsamiq)• Analyze existing documentation and understand workflows, construct personas and assess usability• Analyze usage metrics and feedback for trends, patterns, issues, and opportunities for UX enhancement• Assist with content development and align with EPLC documentation• Assist with web application requirements, development, and testingWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in User Experience Design, Interactive and Visual Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, or equivalent experience• 5+ years of UI/UX lead experience• 10+ years of User Experience (UX) Design• 3+ years experience with tools such as Figma, Mural, Balsamiq• COTS/Low code (Appian, Pega, SalesForce, etc.) experience required• Ability to attain Public Trust L2Preferred skills and experience:• Excellent written communication and presentation skills• Self-motivated, highly organized individual• Professional Agile certification• Figma experienceGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home● 401K with company match● Comprehensive health and wellness packages● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays