As Sr. UX Architect III, you’ll be responsible for leading user research workshops and implementing user-centered design best practices with various stakeholders to enable user-centric discovery and migration of applications and portfolio applications from their current environments to AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP cloud platforms with the goal to make an impact across the federal government. The ideal candidate will be leading multiple cross-functional teams and mentoring other UX resources and developers to collaborate with stakeholders across different departments and external vendors to ensure a smooth and efficient migration process.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a key trusted partner for our customer and help define an experience strategy for a major DoD initiative
• Responsible for leading technical solutions for projects, aligning strategy and execution, and managing client expectations
• Work collaboratively with other HCD practitioners (UX Architects, Visual Designers, Creative Technologists, Content Strategists, Developers) on interaction design principles and best practices
• Work with our Development & Engineering teams to ensure technical business needs are met while maintaining a strong focus on the UX

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Possess an active and relevant baseline 8570.01 certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, User Experience, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading human-centered design efforts, preferably in large-scale, enterprise cloud development or government projects across a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders
• Expertise in user research techniques, usability testing, and user-centered design methodologies.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
• Knowledge of information technologies including cloud, service delivery models, and government processes.
• Problem solving mindset, adaptability, and a passion for driving positive user experiences in complex environments.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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