Senior UX Designer

R-00182917

Description

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior UX Designer to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.

In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement—helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and develop user experience solutions including wireframes, prototypes, and user interface designs.
  
• Apply human-centered design principles to improve usability, accessibility, and user satisfaction.
  
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and workflow analysis to inform design decisions.
  
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and interaction models to support product design.
  
• Collaborate with UI engineers, software developers, and product teams to implement UX designs.
  
• Support integration of UX design into Agile and DevSecOps development processes .
  
• Evaluate system interfaces and identify usability issues and improvement opportunities.
  
• Support development and maintenance of design systems, style guides, and UX standards.
  
• Ensure compliance with accessibility requirements (e.g., Section 508).
  
• Analyze user behavior and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
  
• Support development of training materials and user documentation to enhance adoption.
  
• Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Human Factors, Psychology, Design, or related discipline and 8–12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6–10 years of relevant experience.
  
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in UX design, human-factors engineering, or related field and proficiency with UX design tools
  
• Experience designing user experiences for enterprise applications or platforms.
  
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
  
• Experience with UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar).
  
• Strong understanding of interaction design, usability, and information architecture principles.
  
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.
  
• Proven experience with Section 508 accessibility standards.
  
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.
  
• Experience in developing and implementing customer success plans.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Strong analytical skills and experience with user and customer analytics.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
  
• Experience supporting UX design for data platforms, analytics tools, or AI/ML systems.
  
• Experience working in secure or multi-enclave environments.
  
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular).
  
• Experience contributing to design systems and UX standards.
  
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments.
  
• Portfolio demonstrating UX design work across complex systems.
  
• Experience in service portfolio and service catalog management.
  
• Experience designing within classified or multi-security enclave environments.
  
• Knowledge of FINOPS and cost/benefit analysis for service investments.
  
• Experience in designing and maintaining knowledge management systems.
  

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Original Posting: May 14, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.