UX Researcher
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
Who is Element
We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients needs efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking down complex problems to their fundamental elements we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiencies maximize taxpayer dollars and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people.
Why Work at Element
Make an impact that resonates-join our vibrant team and discover how you can improve lives through digital transformation. Our talented professionals bring unparalleled energy engagement setting a higher standard for impactful work. Come be a part of our team and shape a better future.
Position Summary:
Element Solutions is looking for a motivated and highly experienced Senior UX Researcher to support a government contract working hybrid with additional on-site presence as required by the client. The Senior UX Researcher is responsible for leading user research efforts to better understand user needs behaviors and challenges when interacting with products services or digital platforms. This role applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to generate insights that inform product design and development. The Senior UX Researcher collaborates with designers product managers and technical teams to create intuitive and efficient user experiences that align with both user expectations and business objectives.
- Conduct user research and analysis to understand user needs behaviors motivations and pain points related to digital products or services.
- Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative research methods including interviews surveys usability testing contextual inquiries and user journey analysis.
- Translate research findings into actionable insights and design recommendations that guide product and user experience improvements.
- Design and prototype user interfaces and user experience concepts that are intuitive efficient and aligned with user needs and business goals.
- Collaborate with product managers designers developers and stakeholders to integrate user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Evaluate product designs through usability testing and user feedback iterating to improve usability and overall product effectiveness.
- Develop research documentation including user personas journey maps usability reports and research summaries.
- Advocate for user-centered design practices across project teams and organizational initiatives.
- Stay informed on UX research methodologies tools and industry trends to continuously improve research practices.
- Bachelors degree in Human-Computer Interaction User Experience Psychology Design Information Science or related field.
- 5 years of experience conducting UX research and supporting product design initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience applying user research methods and usability testing techniques.
- Experience translating research insights into design improvements and product strategy recommendations.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present research findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to synthesize complex research data into clear actionable insights.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Passion for improving user experiences through evidence-based design.
- US Citizenship required.
- Must reside in the Continental US or be a Permanent Resident.
- Depending on the government agency specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.
- Masters degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) UX Design or related field.
- Experience with prototyping and design tools such as Figma Sketch Adobe XD or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting economic financial data-intensive or analytical business domains.
- Experience conducting research for digital platforms enterprise software or government systems.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
- Experience collaborating within Agile product development environments.
- Qualified individuals living in HUBZone-certified areas are strongly encouraged to apply. To find out if you live in a HUBZone go to: - $185000 a year
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