• Human-Centered Design Consultant

    ManTechHerndon, VA 22095

    Job #2693322846

  • Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

    Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you'll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

    Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Human-Centered Design Consultant to join our team.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • You will be responsible for be assisting the program team with all aspects of implementing and/or leveraging HCD methods, techniques, and principles as they modernize cyber risk management processes and supporting systems and operations

    • Using appropriate research methodology, tools, and protocols to conduct user-centered research, including but not limited to usability studies, focus groups, and data analysis

    • Creating personas through user research and data

    • Working closely with Business Analyst and Product Owners to refine user stories and categorize the user-centric requirements

    • Demonstrating an understanding of the customers team's capability visions by researching, wireframing, prototyping, and mocking up user experiences

    • Translating concepts into wireframes and mockups that lead to intuitive user experiences

    • Identifying design problems, developing elegant solutions, and justifying design decisions eloquently

    • Communicating design ideas and prototypes supported by objective analyses to facilitate decision-making

    • Developing presentations and reports conveying complex information

    • Perform subjective and objective research both qualitatively and quantitatively, to gather deep end-user understanding

    • Participating on an agile team and use expand your knowledge of agile methodologies and tools (e.g., SAFe, JIRA, Confluence)

    • Orchestrates coordination between stakeholders, end users, and technical teams.

    • Performs planning and facilitation of stakeholder meetings.

    • Selects appropriate analysis methodologies and documentation standards.

    • Leads analysis of alternatives for improving organizations and business processes.

    • Anticipates requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and designing appropriate solutions.

    Basic Requirements:

    • 8 or more years of experience as a HCD Expert or similar role

    • Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Human Centered Design, User Experience, or Information Management), or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree

    • Must be able to work remotely and be able to travel occasionally as needed

    • Experience leading and delivering HCD projects

    • Experience leading client briefings and review sessions; demonstrated ability to present a polished and professional image to clients

    • Ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments

    • Ability to thrive in an ever changing, technology-based consulting environment

    • Willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility

    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

    Security Requirements:

    • US Citizenship is required for this role, with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

    The projected compensation range for this position is $100,800-$168,700. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it's employees beyond just compensation. ManTech's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

    For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

    ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at ~~~. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

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