UI/UX Designer

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Job Description Parsons is seeking a talented UI/UX Designe r to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. In this role, you will design intuitive, secure, and mission-driven interfaces for data and AI-enabled products, directly supporting Department of Defense operational objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and develop user interfaces and user experiences for data, analytics, and AI-enabled platforms supporting Joint Staff missions
• Translate mission requirements, user feedback, and technical constraints into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs
• Collaborate with product managers, technical leads, data scientists, and mission stakeholders to ensure interfaces are user-centric and aligned with operational workflows
• Apply industry best practices and DoD standards for usability, accessibility, and security in all design solutions
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterative design to refine interfaces and maximize user adoption and satisfaction
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable UI components for consistent application across products and PODs
• Communicate design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams, advocating for strong user experience throughout the product lifecycle
• Support deployment, monitoring, and sustainment of UI/UX solutions within secure DoD environments

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in UI/UX design for complex applications, preferably in secure or federal environments
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision)
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, accessibility, and visual design standards
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-driven products
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint Staff, or similar government organizations
• Familiarity with data visualization, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled product interfaces
• Experience designing for secure, cloud-based, or enterprise environments
• Knowledge of DoD usability, accessibility, and security standards (e.g., Section 508, NIST)
• Advanced certifications in UI/UX, human factors, or design disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to lead user research, usability testing, and iterative design in large, matrixed organizations

Security Clearance Requirement An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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