UX Designer

Public Trust Eligibility Required

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense civilian and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy technology and transformation helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration inclusion and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

Aretum is seeking a highly skilled and motivated UX Designer to join our team. As a UX Designer youll employ user-centered design principles to complete the end-to-end design process. This includes conducting user research developing personas and user journeys creating wireframes and prototypes and performing usability testing to ensure that the end products meet user needs and expectations.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research through interviews surveys and data analysis to gather insights from end-users stakeholders and existing data. Identify opportunities requirements and constraints to inform design decisions following a user-centered design (UCD) process.
• Create wireframes storyboards process flows and interactive prototypes to visualize solutions for applications/system features.
• Coordinate define design and maintain Design System components libraries utilities and patterns. Ensure consistency across projects by implementing shared UX templates and global components.
• Work closely with SCRUM teams federal Product Owners developers and other stakeholders to ideate solutions address pain points and refine designs through iterative feedback. Participate in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Perform usability testing accessibility audits and validation sessions to evaluate designs iterating based on user feedback. Ensure all deliverables comply with Section 508 accessibility standards (Rehabilitation Act of 1973 29 U.S.C. 794d) for intuitive efficient user experiences.
• Maintain robust documentation demos and the Design System website/Figma toolkit library. Advise teams on best practices for using design system components and enterprise features.
• Support cross-functional agile development in a SAFe framework contributing to program increments roadmaps and velocity goals
• Mentor SCRUM teams on UX-related topics promote user-centered principles and contribute to continuous improvement in DesignOps processes.

• 5 years of applicable experience.
• Bachelors degree in Human-Computer Interaction Graphic Design Computer Science or a related field (or 3 years of additional experience).
• Proficiency in UX design tools including Figma Sketch Adobe XD or similar with hands-on experience in creating wireframes prototypes and design systems.
• Strong expertise in user-centered design (UCD) processes including discovery (e.g. user research stakeholder interviews competitive analysis) definition (e.g. personas journey maps problem statements) ideation (e.g. workshops brainstorming) prototyping and validation (e.g. usability testing).
• Familiarity with accessibility standards particularly Section 508 compliance and WCAG guidelines with experience conducting accessibility audits and ensuring inclusive designs.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML/CSS JavaScript Angular and Bootstrap for implementing and integrating designs into development workflows.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams including developers architects and federal stakeholders with excellent communication skills for presenting designs facilitating workshops and documenting processes.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies (SCRUM SAFe) and tools like Jira and Confluence with the ability to participate in sprint ceremonies and adapt to iterative development.
• Ability to create and maintain design documentation such as user research reports summary docs for UCD phases and design system libraries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal government contracts including compliance with FAR regulations ATO processes and working on mission-critical systems or regulatory platforms.
• Certification in UX/UI design (e.g. Nielsen Norman Group) Agile (e.g. Certified ScrumMaster) or accessibility (e.g. IAAP CPACC).
• Background in content-heavy enterprise systems with skills in advanced prototyping tools or DesignOps practices.
• Proficiency in mentoring teams on UX best practices and contributing to large-scale design systems.

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however occasional travel may be required based on project needs client meetings team collaboration events or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence integrity and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications skills and ability to perform the job without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer Aretum complies with all applicable federal state and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nations veterans and military families providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability please contact for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination depending on the agencys background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available.

• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k)

• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off

• Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development