Bravo17 LLC is hiring a UX Researcher and Designer to help deliver user-centered product experiences for federal agency and defense-focused work.

Assist with user research activities, including user interviews, surveys, quantitative analysis, and usability testing
Analyze research findings and help shape user personas, journey maps, and other UX artifacts
Support development of research reports and presentations
Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes with guidance from senior designers
Participate in design reviews and critiques
Learn and apply UX best practices to design solutions
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders
Communicate design decisions and the rationale clearly and concisely

0-4 years of practical experience in UX
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles
Basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies
Proficiency in Figma, including good file setup hygiene and solid prototyping skills
Excellent communication, especially written, plus strong interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to learn quickly, think critically about your work, and adapt to new challenges
Portfolio demonstrating hands-on application of UX principles
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) (preferred)
Security clearance requirement: Secret required (or willingness to apply for Secret)

Washington, DC (remote)
Bravo17 is also looking to grow presence in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, and Washington DC areas
Candidates in these hubs may have opportunities to engage with local team members

Competitive compensation
Health and welfare benefits
Flexible ways of working
Generous time off policies including vacation/PTO, sick leave, and parental leave

Founded to help federal agencies deliver order of magnitude improvement in digital products and services with a focus on Customer and User Experience
Core services include digital strategy, digital product management, and system design development & optimization for applications and IT

Growing federal digital services firm with high accountability, lean teams, and a strong sense of ownership
Role requires comfort with ambiguity, initiative, and a bias toward action
Comfort working without excessive structure, creating clarity where needed
Balanced approach to user-centered design alongside regulatory constraints, policy requirements, and security realities
Ability to lead research and design with minimal oversight; take ownership without waiting to be asked
Communicate confidently with senior federal stakeholders and defend design decisions with data and rationale

UX Research and Design

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