
Senior UX Researcher
KBR, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: South Dakota • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,500 - $113,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct mixed‑methods research (interviews, observations, surveys, usability studies, analytics review)
- Perform on‑site fieldwork at scientific or federal facilities with minimal disruption to operations
- Apply both qualitative and quantitative approaches to uncover root problems and define user needs
- Develop research plans, scripts, and protocols aligned with product goals
- Translate findings into actionable insights, clear problem statements, workflows, and journey models
- Communicate insights that influence roadmap priorities and design direction
- Facilitate alignment across product, engineering, and stakeholder groups
- Partner with UI/UX designers on concept validation and iterative user testing
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement analytics for continuous learning
- Conduct formative and summative usability tests to evaluate product solutions
- Mentor junior researchers or designers
- Support development of research operations, experience metrics, and team best practices
- Promote user‑centered thinking across cross‑functional teams
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Bachelor’s degree in Human‑Centered Design, Psychology, Behavioral Science, IT, or related field
- 6+ years of UX research or UX design experience in complex, large‑scale systems
- Proficiency with research and design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Axure)
- Experience with collaboration/versioning tools (Zeplin, Storybook, Abstract)
- Strong understanding of Agile processes and integrating research into iterative workflows
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and storytelling skills
- Ability to rapidly understand technical domains and explain insights to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
- Portfolio showcasing research process, depth, and measurable impact
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- AD&D
- Flexible spending account
- Disability
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional training and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mixed-methods researchqualitative researchquantitative researchusability testinguser-centered designresearch plansanalytics reviewexperience metricsjourney modelsproblem statements
Soft Skills
communicationfacilitationpresentationstorytellingmentoringcollaborationalignmentinfluenceproblem-solvingadaptability