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What You'll be Owning

GRVTY is seeking a UI/UX Designer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in McLean, VA.

User Research & Analysis

• Plan and conduct user research activities including interviews, usability testing, and feedback sessions with diverse user groups (e.g., analysts, SMEs, managers, data scientists).
• Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights, personas, user journeys, and workflow maps.
• Document research findings and recommendations to support stakeholder understanding and buy-in, particularly in government settings.
• Apply ethical, secure, and compliant research practices appropriate for classified or sensitive environments.

UX Strategy & Design Systems

• Lead UX and UI efforts for complex, high-visibility applications.
• Define, maintain, and evolve design systems and component libraries in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Establish consistent interaction patterns, workflows, and design standards across multiple applications.
• Create service blueprints and end-to-end experience maps to align cross-functional teams.

UI Design & Prototyping

• Develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar, to explore concepts and validate user flows.
• Produce high-fidelity UI designs that are accessible, usable, and visually consistent.
• Ensure designs align with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and applicable government design guidelines.
• Document interaction behaviors, design rationale, and micro-copy to support implementation.

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate
• Demonstrated experience conducting UX research, analysis, and synthesis (not UI-only).
• Strong proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent.
• Experience collaborating closely with product managers and engineering teams.
• Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and research findings to stakeholders.

What Would be Nice to Have

• Portfolio (website, case studies, or work samples) demonstrating UX research methodology, analysis, and UI design quality.
• Experience designing for mission-critical or government systems.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
• Experience contributing to or managing design systems.
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and design constraints (e.g., component-based development).
• Experience supporting data-heavy or analytical user workflows.

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We're proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

Virginia Pay Range

$150,000 - $250,000