OverviewDRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies the U.S. Navy state and local government and commercial clients in health care technology andfinancial services industries.The three letters of our name DRT stand for Driving Resolution Together which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.We are problem solvers dedicated to your success combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.Project Description:DRT provides public health technology data communications and visualization support to enhance the governments ability to use public health data to address diverse complex and emerging problems. This includes designing and developing application and database addition this team develops innovative data capture and analysis techniques to enhance safety research and recommendation efforts across the country.Job Summary:This role will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing user interfaces and experiences for public health applications and systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers product managers public health experts and stakeholders to ensure that the digital tools and systems developed are intuitive accessible and user-friendly. Your expertise will directly contribute to advancing public health initiatives through well-designed digital solutions.Responsibilities:- Contribute to the UI/UX design efforts for the project focusing on creating innovative 508-compliant user-centered designs that align with public health goals and requirements.
- Collaborate with project managers developers business analysts and stakeholders to understand project objectives user needs and technical constraints.
- Conduct user research including interviews surveys usability testing and data analysis to inform design decisions and ensure that designs meet the needs of the target audience (e.g. healthcare professionals government agencies the general public).
- Develop wireframes prototypes and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications ensuring consistency with established design systems and best practices.
- Create user flows information architectures and interaction models that improve usability and accessibility for all users.
- Ensure all designs adhere to CDC standards accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and federal requirements.
- Review and iterate designs based on feedback from stakeholders and usability testing results.
- Work closely with developers to ensure the successful implementation of designs and assist in troubleshooting design-related issues during development and QA phases.
- Stay updated on design trends tools and technologies as well as CDC and public health-related regulatory changes to apply best practices in the design process.
Require Experience:- Must have or be able to obtain a Public Trust with the US federal government
- At least three years of experience supporting public health information technology projects
- 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design with a strong portfolio demonstrating experience in user-centered design for web and mobile applications.
- Proven experience designing digital solutions for federal government applications.
- Expertise in industry-standard design tools (e.g. Sketch Figma Adobe XD InVision).
- Strong understanding of accessibility standards and WCAG guidelines.
- Experience with user research usability testing and creating wireframes prototypes and high-fidelity designs.
- Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML CSS JavaScript) is a plus but not required.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present and explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative cross-functional team.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience:- Experience working with CDC or public health organizations.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
- Knowledge of public health data privacy and security standards.
Education & Training:- Bachelors degree in Design Human-Computer Interaction Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Masters degree in a relevant field preferred.
Salary Range:- $
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Company Benefits:DRT offers full-time benefit eligible employees a competitive total compensation package. Employees may begin participating in employer sponsored group medical dental and vision coverage on their first day of employment. DRT also has a 401(K)-retirement plan company paid short-term and long-term disability life insurance AD&D coverage and an employee assistant program (EAP). Employees may also elect critical illness coverage accident coverage flexible spending accounts and health saving account options. The DRT leave programs include Paid Time Off (PTO) each calendar year paid holidays annually paid parental leave and unpaid job protected leave administered in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).EEO CommitmentDRT Strategies Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin gender sexual orientation age gender identity genetic information disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local laws.Reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Human Resources by emailing emailprotected or by dialing .
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