Job description

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efﬁcient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com DMI, LLC is seeking a Lead UX Designer to join us. We are seeking a Lead UX Designer for eMMA modernization MITDP project with Department of General Services, Office of Information Technology. The eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (“eMMA”) service was commissioned in 2018, and the Ivalua™ commercial Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product was selected to be the underlying eProcurement technology platform. The Executive Order (EO) established a mandate to achieve specific efficiencies and advancements in all areas of procurement operations and small business participation. The State of Maryland seeks to implement a comprehensive eProcurement solution that supports transactional procurement needs and delivers planned advancements for statewide procurement operations. This role will ensure that technology solutions are designed around user needs, business outcomes, accessibility, and a consistent user experience. The Lead UX Designer will work closely with DGS OIT, business stakeholders, product owners, project managers, developers, DoIT, and implementation partners. The resource will establish and maintain UX standards and provide continuity for UX design decisions as the program evolves. Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead UX strategy and design activities for the OIT program and related applications. • Support the Launchpad process, including development of user-centered requirements, UX artifacts, workflows, and supporting documentation. • Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and usability assessments to understand user needs and pain points. • Develop user journeys, personas, process flows, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs. • Translate business and technical requirements into intuitive, accessible, and user-centered experiences. • Facilitate design sessions with business users and technical teams to validate proposed solutions. • Establish UX design standards and patterns that can be consistently applied across DGS applications. • Ensure designs comply with ADA/accessibility requirements and applicable State of Maryland standards. • Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers, architects, and project managers throughout the product lifecycle. • Review vendor and implementation-partner deliverables to ensure UX requirements and design standards are met. • Provide UX input into product roadmaps, solution decisions, enhancements, and prioritization. • Identify usability risks and recommend improvements before solutions move into development or production. • Maintain UX documentation and design artifacts as a central source of truth. • Support user acceptance testing and incorporate user feedback into iterative design improvements. • Ensure UX decisions are based on measurable user and business outcomes rather than technology alone. • Provide knowledge transfer and continuity as external UX resources transition off the project. Education and Years of Experience: • Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Computer Science, or a related field. • 8+ years of experience in UX/UI design, product design, or a related discipline. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Computer Science, or a related field. • 8+ years of experience in UX/UI design, product design, or a related discipline. • Experience leading UX design activities for large-scale enterprise or government applications. • Strong experience with user research, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. • Experience working in Agile/product-development environments. • Strong understanding of accessibility and user-centered design principles. • Experience collaborating with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and senior leadership. • Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. • Ability to translate complex business processes into simple and intuitive user experiences. Preferred Qualifications: • Delivery management experience • Experience with government, ERP, or other enterprise systems. • Experience with State of Maryland or other public-sector IT projects. • Experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or equivalent. • Experience establishing UX standards/design systems for enterprise applications. • Experience working with accessibility standards such as WCAG and ADA compliance. Core Competencies The UX Design Lead will be expected to produce and maintain: • User personas and stakeholder profiles • Current-state and future-state user journey maps • User flows and process maps • Wireframes and prototypes • High-fidelity UI designs • Usability testing plans and findings • UX requirements and acceptance criteria • Accessibility assessments • UX/design standards and patterns • Launchpad UX documentation • Design decision documentation • User research and feedback summaries • UX recommendations for future product enhancements Background Requirements: Must be able to complete a required fingerprint background investigation successfully. Citizenship Status Required: H 1B Physical Requirements: None required for this position. Location: 301 E Preston St, Baltimore City, MD. $141,730 $177,162 DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together: • Do What’s Right – We lead with honesty and integrity. • Own the Outcome – We take responsibility and deliver. • Deliver for Our Customers – We are relentless about delivering value. • Think Bold, Act Smart – We innovate with purpose. • Win Together – We collaborate and celebrate our success. These values aren’t just ideals—they show up in how we support every part of your well-being: • Convenience/Concierge – Virtual health visits, commuter perks, pet insurance, and entertainment discounts that make life easier. • Development – Annual performance reviews, tuition assistance, and internal career growth opportunities to help you thrive. • Financial – Generous 401(k) matches, life and disability insurance, and financial wellness tools to support your future. • Recognition – Annual awards, service anniversaries, referral bonuses, and peer-to-peer shoutouts that spotlight your achievements. • Wellness – Healthcare coverage, wellness programs, flu shots, and biometric screenings to support your health. DMI values employees for their talents and contributions, and we take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals. Because when we live our values, we all win together. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.

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DMI, LLC is seeking a Lead UX Designer to join us.
Lead UX strategy and design activities for the OIT program and related applications.
Support the Launchpad process, including development of user-centered requirements, UX artifacts, workflows, and supporting documentation.
Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and usability assessments to understand user needs and pain points.
Develop user journeys, personas, process flows, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
Translate business and technical requirements into intuitive, accessible, and user-centered experiences.
Facilitate design sessions with business users and technical teams to validate proposed solutions.
Establish UX design standards and patterns that can be consistently applied across DGS applications.
Ensure designs comply with ADA/accessibility requirements and applicable State of Maryland standards.
Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers, architects, and project managers throughout the product lifecycle.
Review vendor and implementation-partner deliverables to ensure UX requirements and design standards are met.
Provide UX input into product roadmaps, solution decisions, enhancements, and prioritization.

Nice-to-haves

Delivery management experience
Experience with government, ERP, or other enterprise systems.
Experience with State of Maryland or other public-sector IT projects.
Experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or equivalent.
Experience establishing UX standards/design systems for enterprise applications.
Experience working with accessibility standards such as WCAG and ADA compliance.
Core Competencies
The UX Design Lead will be expected to produce and maintain:
User personas and stakeholder profiles
Current-state and future-state user journey maps
User flows and process maps
Wireframes and prototypes

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