Senior UX Researcher

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Senior UX Researcher leading user research efforts for government contracts. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences with digital platforms and services.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct user research and analysis to understand user needs, behaviors, motivations, and pain points related to digital products or services
Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative research methods including interviews, surveys, usability testing, contextual inquiries, and user journey analysis
Translate research findings into actionable insights and design recommendations that guide product and user experience improvements
Design and prototype user interfaces and user experience concepts that are intuitive, efficient, and aligned with user needs and business goals
Collaborate with product managers, designers, developers, and stakeholders to integrate user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle
Evaluate product designs through usability testing and user feedback, iterating to improve usability and overall product effectiveness
Develop research documentation including user personas, journey maps, usability reports, and research summaries
Advocate for user-centered design practices across project teams and organizational initiatives
Stay informed on UX research methodologies, tools, and industry trends to continuously improve research practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, Psychology, Design, Information Science, or related field
8+ years of experience conducting UX research and supporting product design initiatives
Demonstrated experience applying user research methods and usability testing techniques
Experience translating research insights into design improvements and product strategy recommendations
Strong communication skills with the ability to present research findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to synthesize complex research data into clear, actionable insights
Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Passion for improving user experiences through evidence-based design
US Citizenship required
Must reside in the Continental US; and be within driving distance to Washington, DC
Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

health care
dental
vision
life insurance
401(k)
paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

user researchqualitative research methodsquantitative research methodsusability testinguser journey analysisuser interface designuser experience designprototypingresearch documentationdata synthesis

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical abilitiesproblem-solving abilitiescollaboration skillsstakeholder engagementadvocacy for user-centered designpresentation skillspassion for user experience improvementiterative designcritical thinking