User Experience Designer

Wood Consulting Services

User Experience Designer supporting federal mission systems in a high-assurance environment. Collaborating with technical teams to deliver intuitive user experiences for complex systems.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, design, and development of user experiences for mission‑critical devices, tools, and systems
Establish and apply interaction standards, usability conventions, and visual design principles
Collaborate with engineers, subject‑matter experts, and stakeholders to gather and refine user requirements
Develop wireframes, screen mockups, and prototypes to support design concepts and system functionality
Participate in design trade‑off discussions to balance usability, technical constraints, and mission needs
Analyze tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance user interaction and system effectiveness
Apply visualization and screen design expertise to deliver intuitive, accessible, and effective interfaces
Support customer understanding of emerging interaction techniques and design approaches.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten (10) years of professional experience in User Experience (UX) Design
Five (5) years of experience within the past ten (10) years leading or supporting project lifecycle design efforts
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
Four (4) additional years of relevant UX design experience on comparable projects may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience designing for complex systems or enterprise‑level applications
Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

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Hard Skills & Tools

User Experience (UX) Designwireframingprototypingvisual designinteraction designusability testingscreen designuser interface (UI) designdesign trade-offssystem functionality

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingmultidisciplinary teamworkcustomer understandingrefining user requirementsanalytical thinkingcreativityadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciencerelated discipline