TOMORROW HIRE

Senior UI/UX Developer – Active Secret Clearance

TOMORROW HIRE

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudD3.jsJavaScriptTableau

About the role

  • Integrate code into GitHub/GitLab and support CI/CD practices
  • Diagnose data gaps and quality issues and design test cases for validation
  • Collaborate with developers and analysts to synchronize code and ensure reliability
  • Lead end‑to‑end UX design for data products, including research, wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity UI.
  • Conduct user interviews, usability testing, and workflow analysis with operational Coast Guard users.
  • Develop and maintain design systems, component libraries, and accessibility standards.
  • Create intuitive dashboards and data visualizations that support operational decision‑making.
  • Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and cloud teams to ensure design feasibility and alignment with technical constraints.
  • Translate mission needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and UX documentation.
  • Present design concepts and findings to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
  • Ensure all designs comply with DHS/USCG accessibility, security, and branding requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement of the user experience across multiple product lines.

Requirements

  • Must have an active secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years of professional UI/UX design experience, preferably supporting federal or defense programs
  • Demonstrated expertise with modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD).
  • Strong portfolio showcasing UX research, wireframes, prototypes, and final UI.
  • Experience designing for data‑rich environments (dashboards, analytics tools, workflow systems).
  • Ability to work in agile, cross‑functional teams and communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Must be able to reliably commute to Washington, D.C. 20032.
  • Experience supporting DHS, DoD, or maritime operational communities.
  • Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
  • Knowledge of data visualization frameworks (Tableau, Power BI, D3.js).
  • Experience contributing to or managing design systems.
  • Understanding of human‑centered design in high‑stakes operational environments.
  • Ability to synthesize complex mission workflows into intuitive user experiences.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
Benefits
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • PTO

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
UI/UX designdesign systemsdata visualizationuser researchwireframesprototypesaccessibility standardsagile methodologiesuser storiesacceptance criteria
Soft skills
communicationfacilitationstakeholder engagementcollaborationproblem-solvinguser empathyadaptabilityleadershipcritical thinkingsynthesis
Certifications
active secret clearanceBachelor’s degree in DesignBachelor’s degree in Human-Computer InteractionBachelor’s degree in Computer Science