UX/UI Designer at Booz Allen in Fort Meade, MD

UX/UI Designer Location: Fort Meade, MD UX/UI Designer The Opportunity: You know that a good tool, system, or site is more than just the code, infrastructure, and a nice-looking interface – it’s the way it addresses a user’s needs. As an experience designer, you put yourself in the user’s place and design the best way for them to engage with the tool, system, or site. We’re looking for someone creative like you to work with a team of SMEs, developers, and designers to craft the ultimate user experience(UX). Let's transform the way a user interacts with web applications, training simulation applications, and simulation design. In this role, you’ll work closely with the product manager on your team to understand your clients’ vision and their users’ needs. Working on an agile team, you’ll build skills in designing large-scale digital experiences that are as intuitive as they are aesthetically pleasing. You’ll be involved with the full spectrum of the digital creative process, including user research, information architecture, wireframing, rapid prototyping, interface design, and front-end development. You’ll advocate for the prioritizations of design-centered changes, refinements, and improvements, all the while keeping the end-user at the center of your work. Help our clients meet their mission by changing the face of the warfighter's experience. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 3+ years of experience in front‑end development supporting UX/UI design efforts Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular and front‑end testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright Experience using modern styling frameworks such as Material UI, Tailwind, React Bootstrap, or Bulma Experience performing UI build processes, including bundling, minification, and packaging for deployment such as Webpack, Vite, or Rollup Experience conducting UX testing, gathering user feedback, evaluating usability, and iterating on workflows to improve intuitiveness Experience developing wireframes, interactive prototypes, or proofs-of-concept to validate design direction Knowledge of CSS preprocessors such as SASS and LESS Knowledge of configuring or deploying front‑end applications to web servers such as NGINX, Apache, and Node‑based servers Ability to obtain a Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience integrating UI components with REST APIs, GraphQL services, or backend microservices Experience in responsive design, mobile‑first development, or cross‑browser compatibility testing Experience documenting UI components or contributing to shared component libraries Knowledge of design systems, component libraries, or design tokens Knowledge of Agile methodology and conducting front-end sprint reviews with users Knowledge of accessibility standards such as Web Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and related design practices Ability to create high-fidelity prototypes for stakeholder demos or usability studies Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. 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Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.