UI/UX Designer & Multimedia Specialist - Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal, Civilian, and International markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

NATO HQ SACT's Innovation Lab (iHub), built on the concept of Open Innovation, provides to its operational customers a catalogue of innovative products and services. The iHub products, also known as Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), are developed following best industry, Agile DevSecOps methods with a strong focus on rapid, iterative delivery that meets customers’ requirements.

SPA has an immediate need for a UI/UX Designer to support HQ SACT's Innovation Hub onsite in Norfolk, VA.

The onsite UX/UI Designer & Multimedia Specialist will be responsible for utilizing Human Centered Design in the management and creation of digital assets and new projects for the Innovation Hub. In this multifaceted position, the successful candidate will create and manage new digital artifacts as well as work closely with project managers to support new innovation projects including building wireframes, designing graphic user interface elements, and developing content for training initiatives. The candidate will create visually captivating marketing materials (banners, trifolds, flyers, etc.), presentations, and graphic design collateral to support branch initiatives across various areas, including marketing efforts, internal strategic communication, and collaborative projects with partners. Will support our WordPress website including writing blog posts and collaborating with community managers. Will apply a user-centric approach to their work in creating strong visual communications skills to convey complex concepts and data through images, videos, and other digital artifacts. Will collaborate with other UX/UI Designers and product teams to gain an understanding of the ongoing Minimum Viable Products being produced by the Innovation Hub.

Required:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Information Science, Human Factors, Human Centered Design and Engineering, or related discipline; OR 5 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer
• Strong experience in the development of artifacts such as sketches, prototypes, high-fidelity mock-ups, motion design, and project documentation
• Proficient in a variety of design and prototyping tools — Sketch, Miro, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Axure, or others
• Knowledge of Section 508 and W3C WCAG 2.0 guidelines
• Experience with graphic design and design software, such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, and Dreamweaver
• Experience creating videos using tools like Adobe
• Experience working with teams embracing Agile DevSecOps principles
• Strong skills with User Centered Design (UCD) methods
• Able to work with a balanced team approach sharing context and decisions
• Able to work with the Product Manager (PM) to iterate on the backlog
• Flexible with dynamic changes to the product
• Excellent management, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience collaborating with a team of programmers with a varying of skillsets
• Experience working in a rapid and interactive development environment
• UI Design, UX Design, User Experience Analyst, or Customer-Centered Design Certification

Desired: 

• Active Secret clearance
• Knowledge of information security management frameworks ISO/IEC 27001 and/or ISO/IEC 27005 and/or an (active) CISSP certification
• Experience with Agile teams and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)
• Experience with or knowledgeable about NATO's standards for security