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**MANTECH** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Senior** **UX Specialist** to join our team in **Fort Bragg, NC** . This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Leads the UX design process from user research and analysis to the creation of user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.

+ Champions user-centered design, ensuring usability, accessibility, and user satisfaction throughout the development lifecycle.

+ Collaborates closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements, brainstorm solutions, and integrate UX design seamlessly.

+ Creates and maintains design systems and style guides to ensure consistency and scalability across products and platforms.

+ Plans and executes usability testing sessions, stays current with industry trends (ensuring adherence to accessibility standards like Section 508 and WCAG), and mentors Junior UX Designers.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field or 4+ years of additional experience in lieu of a required bachelor’s degree

+ 9+ year of experience with 5+ years of position specific experience

+ Proficiency in UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD), prototyping tools, and user research methodologies.

+ Understanding of DoD security regulations and best practices for designing secure user interfaces.

+ Deep understanding of human-computer interaction (HCI) principles and their application in UX design.

+ Knowledge of human factors engineering (HFE) considerations in UX design, including ergonomics, cognitive psychology, and accessibility.

+ Proficiency in user research methodologies, including user interviews, surveys, usability testing, and A/B testing.

+ Experience designing accessible user interfaces that comply with accessibility standards and guidelines (e.g., Section 508, WCAG).

Desired Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.

+ Deep knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines, with experience in designing accessible user interfaces. Advanced knowledge of HCI and HFE principles, with experience applying them to complex UX design challenges.

+ Familiarity with emerging UX technologies and trends, such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and voice user interfaces (VUI).

+ Experience with designing user interfaces for military applications or systems.

+ Relevant UX certifications (e.g., Certified Usability Analyst (CUA), Human Factors International (HFI) Certified Professional).

+ Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component is desired.

Clearance Requirements:

+ Must have an active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

+ The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.