UX Designer

UX Designer (UX2)

Position Summary
DarkStar Intelligence seeks a UX Designer who will be leading the planning, design, and development of user experiences for devices, tools, and systems. Defines interactive conventions, supports user requirement gathering, and creates mockups and wireframes. Collaborates with development teams and subject matter experts to evaluate trade-offs and analyze toolsets. Applies expertise in visualization and interface design to deliver intuitive and effective user experiences, while helping customers envision innovative interaction techniques and technologies.

Location:Annapolis Junction, MD
Schedule (FT/PT):Full-Time
Travel Required:No
Shift:Day
Remote Type:None/On-Site
Security Clearance:Current TS/SCI
Polygraph:FS Polygraph

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the plan, design and development activities to create the user experience for devices, tools and systems.
• Responsible for establishing interactive conventions, assisting in gathering user requirements, mocking-up user experiences, participating in trade-off discussions with development teams and subject matter experts
• Analyzing tool sets
• Creating wireframes
• Helping customers to imagine new kinds of interactive techniques and technologies. Applies visualization and screen design expertise to create a successful user experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Top Secret/SCI FS Polygraph
• Current Fullscope Polygraph
• Ten years' experience in User Experience Design.
• Five years' experience within the last 10 years experience leading UX design.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science/User Experience Design or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional User Experience Design experience on projects with similar design may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• Experience with Information Technology: Three (3) years experience with screen mock-up tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD, Axure) and related industry tools used to create visual displays and prototypes

Desired Qualifications

• Operate in an agile development environment requiring the delivery of User Experience feedback on a weekly basis.
• Conduct User Experience research and optimization.
• Create final visual designs, storyboards, interaction flows, and interface guidelines.
• Take a user-centered approach in crafting design solutions that meet both user needs and product strategy requirements.
• Work with Product Owners to rapidly prototype and iterate on multiple design solutions.
• Review final implementation with front-end developers to insure design standards are followed.
• Work across teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders within various customer bases to provide inspiration and constructive feedback to other Designers.
• Leading project life cycle design including interviewing customers, clearly articulating customer requirements to design team, creating visual designs/prototypes, presenting information to customers, and helping solve and clarify questions and problems.
• Manage several diverse engineering teams in conducting User Experience research and optimization

About DarkStar Intelligence

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) committed to advancing national security through mission support and tradecraft development. We prioritize both client satisfaction and employee retention, delivering high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our "Core Four" values:

• Humility: We place mission success above personal recognition.
• Passion: We bring enthusiasm and dedication to every challenge.
• Agility: We adapt quickly to evolving operational needs.
• Ownership: We hold ourselves accountable for results and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

We are mission-driven and results-oriented, striving to make our country safer through every task we undertake.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Commitment

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we are committed to maintaining a professional and legally compliant work environment where individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We adhere strictly to all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.

Employment decisions at DarkStar are made solely on the basis of individual qualifications, performance, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment-including hiring, compensation, promotion, training, discipline, and termination-on the basis of: Race or color, Religion, Sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), National origin, Age, Disability, Genetic information, Veteran status. Or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

Our EEO standards are embedded in all employment practices to ensure compliance, fairness, and accountability. We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful discrimination or harassment and encourage employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation.

EEO Flyer: shorturl.at/abpNX

Employee Benefits

DarkStar Intelligence provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support the health, financial stability, and personal well-being of our team members.

Core Benefits for employees:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income Protection: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and legal services
• Paid Leave: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and one floating holiday

Voluntary Benefits:

• Legal & Identity Protection: LegalShield and IDShield
• Additional Insurance: Whole life, accident, and critical care coverage

We believe in recognizing and supporting the professionals who make our mission possible. Your well-being is an investment in our collective success.