UXUI Developer Manager

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KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework KBR prioritizes data security privacy and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

KBR is seeking an experienced and dynamic UX/UI Developer Manager to join our Advanced Analytics & Cloud Team. This role is responsible for leading a team of designers and developers to deliver cutting-edge user experiences and interfaces for Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The position will oversee the strategy design and implementation of intuitive solutions that integrate advanced analytics cloud technologies and mission-critical defense applications. Candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment working closely with engineering product and DoD stakeholders to ensure impactful user-centered results. This position is contingent upon funding.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of UX/UI designers and developers fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Oversee the strategic direction of UX/UI efforts across multiple projects ensuring alignment with client needs and DoD requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define deliverables timelines and milestones for design and development activities.
• Supervise the creation of user interfaces for analytics and cloud-based solutions ensuring designs are visually appealing accessible and user-friendly.
• Champion a user-centered design approach conducting user research gathering feedback from government users and performing usability testing.
• Ensure seamless integration of UX/UI solutions with advanced analytics cloud platforms and defense technologies.
• Support the development of dashboards and data visualization tools to translate complex analytics into actionable insights.
• Maintain responsive design standards across platforms while adhering to government security protocols and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging UX/UI trends tools and defense industry requirements to continuously improve design practices.
• Produce and maintain documentation including wireframes prototypes style guides and design specifications and provide progress updates to stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Clearance & Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required. Active/Current Secret Clearance.
• Education: Bachelors degree in UX/UI Design Computer Science Human-Computer Interaction or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in UX/UI design and development including leadership of design teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise with UX/UI design tools (Figma Sketch Adobe XD) and front-end development technologies (HTML CSS JavaScript React Angular).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in UX/UI Design Human-Computer Interaction or related discipline.
• Experience with full-stack development or familiarity with back-end systems.
• Prior experience working on defense-related projects and understanding military user requirements.
• Knowledge of data security and compliance standards in government projects.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40 hours/week

Compensation: $107000-$161000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.