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Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) / On-site Sponsor Facility Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph Job Type: Full-Time *US Citizenship is Required.* About the Role: Praescient Analytics is seeking a UI/UX Designer to craft human-centered digital experiences for complex analytical web applications in support of an Intelligence Community agency. You will lead user research, wireframing, rapid prototyping, and interface design to ensure applications are intuitive and seamlessly tailored to mission requirements. Responsibilities: • Establish user interface and user experience (UI/UX) strategies, research initiatives, and design systems for client applications. • Apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles to create intuitive workflows for complex data and analytical platforms. • Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research, including user interviews, surveys, persona creation, and usability tests. • Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity visual design concepts. • Collaborate closely with full-stack software developers to ensure exact technical execution of visual designs and usability requirements. • Incorporate emerging design practices (e.g., responsive design, accessibility standards) to continuous interface enhancements. Minimum Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline. • User Research: Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing user research methodologies (interviews, testing, surveys) to guide design choices. • Design & Wireframing Tools: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience using industry UI/UX tools (Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite) and prototyping software (Figma, Axure). • Web Fundamentals: Functional knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals to effectively collaborate with full-stack engineers. • Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph Desired Qualifications: • Experience designing mobile and responsive web applications for enterprise or defense platforms. • Familiarity with existing customer design systems, accessibility requirements (Section 508 compliance), and branding guidelines. • Knowledge of interactive visualization practices and emerging digital trends (e.g., AR/VR, voice UI). • Demonstrated ability to analyze user feedback loop data to iterate and optimize deployed interface solutions *The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000.00 to $240,000.00 (annualized USD). What You Can Expect From Us: • Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated • Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success • A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise • Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain • A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies Benefits: • Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience • Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles) • 401(k) with company match • Travel & performance incentives • 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays) • $5K annual training allowance Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection. Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship Required Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

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Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) / On-site Sponsor Facility
Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Job Type: Full-Time
US Citizenship is Required.*
Establish user interface and user experience (UI/UX) strategies, research initiatives, and design systems for client applications.
Apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles to create intuitive workflows for complex data and analytical platforms.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research, including user interviews, surveys, persona creation, and usability tests.
Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity visual design concepts.
Collaborate closely with full-stack software developers to ensure exact technical execution of visual designs and usability requirements.
Incorporate emerging design practices (e.g., responsive design, accessibility standards) to continuous interface enhancements.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline.
User Research: Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing user research methodologies (interviews, testing, surveys) to guide design choices.
Design & Wireframing Tools: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience using industry UI/UX tools (Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite) and prototyping software (Figma, Axure).
Web Fundamentals: Functional knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals to effectively collaborate with full-stack engineers.
Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain

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Experience designing mobile and responsive web applications for enterprise or defense platforms.
Familiarity with existing customer design systems, accessibility requirements (Section 508 compliance), and branding guidelines.
Knowledge of interactive visualization practices and emerging digital trends (e.g., AR/VR, voice UI).
Demonstrated ability to analyze user feedback loop data to iterate and optimize deployed interface solutions
The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000.00 to $240,000.00 (annualized USD).

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