User Experience Designer

About The Company

WOOD Federal Solutions is a leading provider of innovative engineering, technical, and professional services to the federal government. Renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality solutions, WOOD specializes in supporting complex mission systems across various government agencies. The company emphasizes a collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth, technological advancement, and a dedication to excellence. With a focus on integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, WOOD strives to be a trusted partner in advancing national security and technological capabilities.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled User Experience (UX) Designer 2 to join our team supporting federal mission systems in a high-assurance environment. This full-time, day-shift position is based in Fort Meade, Maryland, and requires an individual with extensive experience in UX design for complex, enterprise-level applications. The successful candidate will lead design efforts throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with engineers, subject-matter experts, and stakeholders to create intuitive, effective, and accessible user interfaces for mission-critical devices and systems. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong background in interaction design, visualization, and usability principles, capable of balancing technical constraints with user needs to deliver optimal solutions.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of professional experience in User Experience (UX) Design
• Five (5) years of recent experience supporting or leading project lifecycle design efforts within the past ten (10) years
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Alternatively, four (4) additional years of relevant UX design experience on comparable projects may be substituted for a degree
• Demonstrated experience designing for complex systems or enterprise applications
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph (mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and development of user experiences for mission-critical devices, tools, and systems
• Establish and enforce interaction standards, usability conventions, and visual design principles to ensure consistency and quality
• Collaborate with engineers, subject-matter experts, and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine user requirements
• Create wireframes, screen mockups, and prototypes to visualize design concepts and system functionalities
• Participate in design trade-off discussions to balance usability, technical constraints, and mission objectives
• Analyze tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance user interaction and overall system effectiveness
• Apply visualization and screen design expertise to deliver intuitive, accessible, and effective interfaces
• Support customer understanding of emerging interaction techniques and innovative design approaches

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with 401(k) options and company matching contributions
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development, training, certifications, and career progression
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options to promote work-life balance
• Wellness programs including employee assistance initiatives and gym membership discounts

Equal Opportunity

WOOD Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.