UI/UX Designer / Technical Writer

As a User Interface/User Experience Designer Technical Writer at Noblis you will be part of our telecommunications tool suite software development team supporting our federal government client. As part of the software development team, you will be assisting all components of Suite to include telecommunication ordering, inventory management tracking, funding and budgeting tracking, and contract transition planning with your effective user experience design.  You will help the team implement mission essential software projects in a collaborative, creative, and efficient manner.

As a User Experience Designer/Technical Writer, you will:

• Create product personas through user research and data
• Define efficient UX interaction models and define their success
• Utilize graphic design skills to create wireframes and prototypes
• Communicate design ideas via prototypes supported by objective analyses to facilitate decision-making
• Develop presentations and reports conveying complex information
• Conduct User Experience Testing and suggest recommendations to improve existing web and mobile applications and to create new ones
• Innovate using UI/UX tools (Adobe XD or similar) as well as lean and agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, HipChat)
• Interface directly with our TEMT clients
• Provide technical direction and quality reviews to team members in the creation of client deliverables
• Work with Senior Leadership to drive account growth
• Create and edit technical documentation for requirements, user manuals and design documents.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Design, Computer Science, Communications, Business).
• 6+ years of professional experience
• 1+ years of experience in user experience design
• Experience with task leadership and research
• Ability to thrive in an ever changing, technology-based consulting environment
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business solutions including experience analyzing current state quantitative and qualitative data, summarizing findings, developing conclusions, and making strategic recommendations
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with 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)
• Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present a polished and professional image to clients
• Experience leading client briefings and review sessions
• Conduct Technical writing reviews with stakeholders
• Proficiency with UX tools (e.g., Adobe Experience Design or Balsamiq Mockups)

Desired qualifications:

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS; JavaScript is a plus
• Agile Certifications, PMI Certifications or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Experience working in a Telecommunications Environment is a plus
• Experience designing executive dashboards is a plus

Preferred: 

• Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Certification
• Proficiency in all Adobe Suite Tools
• Advanced experience with technical editing and conducting research
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design Certification

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, 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, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.