About Us:

Forward Edge-AI, Inc., is fast becoming a global leader in developing Artificial Intelligence-based technology to solve complex problems in support of public safety, national security, and defense. Core competencies include Business Transformation, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Inference at the Competitive, Forward, and Humanitarian Edge.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to join our team and help create intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design visually appealing interfaces, conduct user research, and ensure a seamless and engaging user journey across web and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX design skills, proficiency in design tools (such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD), and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.

Major Duties/Tasks:
• Provide subject matter expertise to support agile development using methodologies based on iterative development, requirements, and solutions
• Translates/transforms user research information into actionable user interface requirements and workflows
• Produces high quality solutions through hybrid wireframe and visual designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps and prototypes
• Rapidly iterates on design prototypes and working applications that contribute to the design, development, and testing of AI/ML tools and delivery methods
• Develops mock-up solutions that can be implemented quickly
• Tests and validate usability by monitoring and reporting metrics, determining potential, leveraging research and analytics to drive product updates and improved user experience. Uses available tooling to quantify user activity and utilization of application capabilities
• Applies the principles, methods, and techniques of user-based design with an in-depth knowledge of complex computer-based systems to support capabilities that include development of artificial intelligence solutions
• Supports technical activities of the end users identifying mission goals, desired metrics, data standards and user workflows
• Works with end-users to build and analyze user stories to identify common users,' system, software and interface requirements for capability design and development
• Identifies end user processes, software and other mission issues that could be improved using AI
• Captures and formulates final articulation of user needs that will define the broader user experience by gathering and incorporating end-user feedback from user interviews, usability tests, surveys, data analysis, and similar methods
• Designs and prototypes specific AI or ML solutions. Understands user needs, behaviors, and motivations. Through empathizing with the user, the analyst can inform design decisions and advocate for the user
• Works closely with Mission and Capability Delivery teams to help determine product goals
• Collaborate with team members on user research, customer testing, and iterative feedback loops

Qualifications:
• Experience with usability testing, including preparing test plans and associated wireframes, facilitating test sessions, analyzing data, and reporting and presenting results
• Experience with creating and documenting information design concepts and solutions by various means, including wireframes, prototypes, and task flow diagrams
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrate experience and capability to make presentations to and interact with end-users
• Must have prior experience conducting user interviews, and contextual inquiries
• Experience with user tracking and metrics tooling such as Matomo
• Experience with visualization of user metrics using Qlik and/or Tableau
• Any usability/ UX-related certification (e.g., CUA) is a Nice to Have.

Required Education:
• Clearance Required: Possess a minimum of an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility
• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree plus 7-10 years' experience, or a master's degree plus 5 years of experience

Place of Performance

This work shall be performed at contractor facilities. The Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Software Engineers identified as requiring a TS/SCI clearance shall be within local travel distance, of one of theCDAO's SCIFs in Falls Church, Pentagon, Alexandria, and Arlington. Local travel is defined as travel within a 50-mile radius.

Application Process:Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
• A cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the project
• A detailed CV or resume

Join us in this exciting opportunity to make an impact. We look forward to your application!

Forward Edge-AI, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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