25-1040: UI/UX Lead

UI/UX Lead

Job ID#: 25-1040
Clearance: Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain Required)
Location: Herndon, VA (On Site)
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do:
We are seeking a highly experienced UI/UX Lead with a strong background in enterprise application development and design. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the user experience (UX) design for large-scale, high-performance enterprise applications, with a focus on developing innovative solutions and enhancing user interactions across various platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of UX principles and design methodologies, as well as extensive hands-on experience with UX design in complex environments.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and provide expertise in UX design for large-scale enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and stakeholders to create intuitive and effective user interfaces.
• Design high-performance, user-friendly solutions for complex systems.
• Architect and design user experiences with a focus on scalability, usability, and accessibility.
• Conduct user research and testing to gather insights and iteratively improve designs.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate design concepts.
• Guide and mentor junior designers and collaborate with other team members to ensure cohesive design solutions.
• Ensure that designs align with the overall project and enterprise goals, adhering to best practices and design standards.

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the Information Technology field, with a strong focus on development projects and UX design.
• At least 3 years of experience in architecture and design, specifically providing UX expertise for enterprise applications.
• Expertise in large-scale, high-performance enterprise application deployment, and UX design across complex environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Secret Level Clearance or higher is required
• Federal contracting experience preferred.