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Usability Researcher

Usability Researcher

BCforwardRedmond, WA, United States
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Usability Researcher

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Usability Researcher remote opportunity.

Title : Usability Researcher

Location : Remote

Duration : 5 Months (Potential chances for extension)

Anticipated Start Date : ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration : 5 Months (Potential chances for extension)

Job Type : [FULL TIME] (40 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [REMOTE]

Pay Range : $48 / hr to $50 / hr on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Title : Usability Researcher

Location : Remote

Duration : 5 Months (Potential chances for extension)

Typical Day in the Role

Purpose of the Team : The team focuses on digital product development and research, requiring candidates with experience in making digital products. The team also supports remote work and collaborates with external vendors and suppliers for staffing and project needs.

Candidate Requirements

Disqualifiers :

  • No experience in digital product making.
  • Inability to commit to an 18-month contract (preferred for continuity)

Best vs. Average :

  • Ability to work independently and proactively.
  • Project management experience or skills in research planning.
  • Proactive communication and self-management, especially in a busy team environment.
  • Candidates should have experience in digital product making.
  • Role

  • In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for M365 Outlook Calendar user experience research, specifically for Copilot / AI features.
  • You will execute impactful research to better understand our customer's needs and experiences and uncover deep customer insights needed to influence product decisions.
  • You will derive insights from quantitative and qualitative data, synthesizing in partnership with other researchers.
  • You will play a role in making M365 web products easier to use for people around the world.
  • Responsibilities

  • Planning and executing remote usability studies (unmoderated and moderated)
  • Analyzing and synthesizing data into reports, video compilations and issue tracking. Sensemaking across data sources, prioritizing issues, and tracking impact of research.
  • Skills and Experience (required)

  • Strong project management, organization, and planning skills with an attention to detail.
  • Skilled at coordination and collaboration, naturally curious and an eager problem solver.
  • At least 2 years of UX researcher experience, or 1 year in UX research with 2+ years in related product making roles (design, data science, or project management).
  • Industry experience effectively partnering with teams to improve the user experience based on research results or customer feedback.
  • Experience writing surveys and analyzing simple quantitative data.
  • Experience with qualitative research methods and insight synthesis.
  • A degree in a Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or other data- or research-centric field.
  • Skills and Experience (Desirable)

  • Experience with online research tools and video editing. Experience with UserTesting.com is strongly desirable.
  • Experience and demonstrated skill with qualitative usability methods, including observing, understanding, and synthesizing human behavior into insights, and driving the voice of the customer in product development.
  • Basic understanding of LLM-based AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT or Gemini. Bonus : experience with AI tools for research synthesis (e.g. Copilot, Marvin).
  • Top 3 hard skills :

  • 2+ years of experience working with digital products
  • 2+ years of research planning and / or project management skills
  • 2+ years of experience running in depth qualitative interviews
  • Benefits :

    BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

    About BCforward :

    Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

    BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

    BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

    To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

    This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

    Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 246364 when responding to this ad.

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