UI/UX Designer Job at ARES Enterprise in Fairfax

Job Description

Description: We are seeking a mission-focused UI/UX Designer to support a United States Department of Defense customer. This role supports the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of government websites, enterprise portals, and mission applications that enable process management, data collection, analytics, and decision support across DoD operations. The ideal candidate applies human-centered design principles, agile methodologies, and modern web best practices to deliver secure, scalable, intuitive digital products that balance mission

with user needs. The UI/UX Designer will collaborate closely with product owners, developers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery and continuous improvement.

: 1. Site Design and Development • Design, create, build, configure, and maintain Government websites and web applications (e.g., SharePoint, OpenText Content Server, and other Government web platforms). • Apply user-centered design (UCD) methodologies and UX frameworks to ensure solutions are usable, intuitive, and aligned with mission objectives. • Develop information architecture, interaction design, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs. • Ensure designed sites support process management, workflow automation, request tracking, reviews, and data visualization. • Maintain assigned Government applications and portals within agreed schedules to ensure customer satisfaction and no more than two (2) validated complaints per month. • Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, DoD cybersecurity

, and enterprise architecture constraints. 2. Product Development & Agile Delivery The UI/UX Designer will support full product lifecycle delivery using agile and human-centered design practices. Product Strategy & Planning • Collaborate with S6O66 to prioritize and refine backlog items; adapt priorities as directed. • Conduct product kick-off meetings for new and existing products. • Facilitate discovery activities, including: • User and stakeholder interviews • Business process reviews • Content audits • Assessment of related features • Data and analytics analysis • Define Minimum Viable Product (MVP) functionality for new initiatives, including: • Epics and user stories • Information architecture • Interaction design • Functional and technical