UI / UX Designer (N) Job at SimIS Inc. in Norfolk

Overview REMOTE position; the role is anticipated to be fully remote and contingent upon award.

NATO HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (NATO SACT) is seeking contract support for the capture, development, architecture, data science and quality assurance of capability requirements and operational analysis to adapt to future threats and shape long-term military strategy. SimIS Inc seeks a UI / UX Designer to support NATO Capability Program Managers and projects, applying User-Centered Design (UCD) best practices throughout the software lifecycle.

Experience Required BS degree in psychology, computer science, or related field

Certification in UI Design, UX Analyst, Human-Centered Design

Four (4) years’ UI / UX industry experience on complex web and / or mobile application design projects

Strong skills in user research, usability testing, and user-centered design methods

Experience collaborating in Agile / DevSecOps environments, including backlog refinement with Product Managers

Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, InVision)

Knowledge and practical application of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and inclusive design principles

Experience producing deliverables such as wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups

Portfolio of work demonstrating past design solutions and methodology

Responsibilities Support product teams by applying User-Centered Design (UCD) best practices throughout the software lifecycle

Engage with end users through the agile product development process to ensure solutions meet operational needs

Establish feedback loops with customers and apply the Build–Measure–Learn cycle to guide iterative product development

Conduct user research, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys, to validate design assumptions

Create design artifacts such as sketches, flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes

Ensure all design work complies with accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and follows industry best practices for inclusive design

Collaborate with Product Managers on backlog refinement and prioritization to align design priorities with business value

Provide clarification to developers during implementation to ensure user expectations are met

Collaborate within cross-functional Agile / DevSecOps teams, actively participating in standups, demos, and retrospectives

Present and communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and senior leadership

Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development

PTO

11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

Norfolk, VA

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