General Dynamics Information Technology

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Job Description: • Supports the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts by bridging the gap between design and engineering • responsible for synthesizing UX research and high-fidelity prototypes into intuitive, accessible, and efficient user experiences • produce clean, production-ready code • working within Agile teams alongside developers, architects, and product owners • ensures that all CMM applications are designed around user needs, meet Section 508 compliance, and align with federal digital service standards for accessibility, performance, and security • collaborate with Product Owners, UI Architects, Developers, and HCD Specialists to translate research insights into actionable design specifications • act as the bridge between design and engineering to translate prototypes into responsive, accessible and performant front-end code • define and enforce UI/UX and front-end coding standards to ensure consistency and reusability • evaluate designs for compliance with Section 508, usability, and WCAG accessibility guidelines • support iterative feedback loops through rapid prototyping and validation within sprint cycles • provide guidance and recommendations on UI consistency, interaction design, and design system reuse • partner with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to verify usability and accessibility in production releases Requirements: • 9 + years of related experience • expertise in usability testing methodologies such as heuristic evaluations, card sorting, and A/B testing • proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Storybook, Axure, Miro or similar tools) • familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive UI behavior • strong experience working with Sass or other CSS preprocessors • experience designing for federal systems , with practical knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance • excellent storytelling and communication skills to present design and development rationale to technical and non-technical audiences • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or a related field • certifications preferred: Certified Usability Analyst (CUA), Certified HCD Professional, SAFe Agile Practitioner (SPC or SSM), Section 508 Trusted Tester Certification, UX Design or HCD Certification Benefits: • Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts • dental plan options • a vision plan • a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match • To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible • a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave • GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness • an additional 10 paid holidays per year • Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire • The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees • short and long-term disability benefits • life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available