UX Researcher - Remote

<div><div><p><span><span>We seek a talented<span> U</span></span><span>ser Experience</span><span><span> R</span>esearcher<span> </span></span><span>to join a growing team of designers, researchers, and writers supporting clients in<span> </span></span><span>federal</span><span><span> </span>government. Through our work building and modernizing enterprise software applications, you will have the opportunity to design products that are simple, intuitive, and satisfying that<span> </span></span><span>ultimately help</span><span><span> </span>the federal government work better and deliver better services.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>As a UX Researcher, you have a pivotal role in understanding and advocating for end<span> </span></span><span>users<span> </span></span><span>while collaborating with stakeholders and<span> </span></span><span>cross-</span><span>functional<span> </span></span><span>partners to<span> </span></span><span>optimize</span><span><span> </span>product prototypes</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>validate</span><span><span> </span>product and design decisions,<span> </span></span><span>and<span> </span></span><span>deliver</span><span><span> </span>high</span><span><span> </span>quality</span><span><span> </span>experiences</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>You will<span> </span></span><span>be responsible for</span><span><span> </span>conducting quantitative and qualitative research, synthesizing secondary research, and translating<span> </span></span><span>insights<span> </span></span><span>into powerful stories. You will distil</span><span>l</span><span><span> </span>findings into actionable insights</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>advocate for customer and user needs, collaborate on<span> </span></span><span>product<span> </span></span><span>design</span><span>s,<span> </span></span><span>validate</span><span><span> </span>them with users, and more. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This position will be embedded in one of our projects in the federal healthcare IT industry, such as the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Key <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Responsibilities </span></span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work to support the UX vision and strategy<span> </span></span><span>established</span><span><span> </span>by project leadership in alignment with business<span> </span></span><span>objectives</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate to form questions, hypotheses, and methods to effectively uncover insights and execute research plans to inform product and user experience decisions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Help drive empa</span><span>t</span><span>hy and<span> </span></span><span>validate</span><span><span> </span>concepts by conducting user interviews and surveys, developing personas, and conducting<span> </span></span><span>other</span><span><span> </span>research.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support effort</span><span>s</span><span><span> </span>to discover and develop UX solutions by<span> </span></span><span>participating</span><span><span> </span>in ideation sessions, rapid testing, and concept validation.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Help teams iterate by testing solutions for usability and accessibility, running feedback sessions, and conducting related research.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Communicate study results and user outcomes clearly and in an unbiased way, using data to illustrate your user's story.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Basic Qualifications </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor's degree </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>3+ years of applied UX research experience in the software industry.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to provide<span> </span></span><span>1 or more<span> </span></span><span>case stud</span><span>ies</span><span><span> </span></span><span>demonstrating</span><span><span> </span>your research process and deliverables.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Candidate must<span> </span></span><span>reside</span><span><span> </span>in the US,<span> </span></span><span>be authorized to</span><span><span> </span>work in the US, and work must be performed in the US</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Candidate must have<span> </span></span><span>resided</span><span><span> </span>in the US 3 of the last 5 years</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Candidate</span><span><span> </span>must be eligible for public trust.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Preferred Qualifications </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Master’s degree in psychology, human computer interaction, human factors, or related<span> </span></span><span>field</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>10+ years of overall professional experience preferred.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 Level AA / Section 508 compliance preferred. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in federal contracting or healthcare IT preferred.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Active or past clearance to work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or the US Department of Health and Human Services</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Professional Skills </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Complete tasks effectively and on schedule as part of a broader development team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Participate in an Agile process to learn quickly and iterate on your project's user experience.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Understand research ethics and best practices to protect participants and control bias, including informed consent, personally identifiable information, NDAs, and related concepts.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Understanding of usability and accessibility including heuristic and expert methods.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong research skills in at least one branch of<span> </span></span><span>research</span><span><span> </span>such as qualitative, quantitative, and design-based methods.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrate excellent written, visual, and verbal communication.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to work successfully with a cross-functional, diverse, and distributed remote development team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Working at ICF</b></u></p>ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><p><span><span>We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Together, our employees are empowered to share their<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our </span></span><a href="https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span>EEO</span></u></a><span><span><span> </span>policy.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span>We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with<span> </span></span><span>sincerely held</span><span><span> </span>religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request<span> </span></span><span>an accommodation,</span><span><span> </span>please email </span></span><a href="mailto:Candidateaccommodation@icf.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Candidateaccommodation@icf.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></u></a><span><span> and we will be happy to<span> </span></span><span>assist</span><span>. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>to provide needed reasonable accommodations. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>Read more about </span></span><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span>workplace discrimination righ</span><span>t</span><span>s</span></u></a><span><span><span> </span>or our benefit offerings which are included in the </span></span><a href="https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span>Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Act.</span></u></a><span> </span></p></div><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"> </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><b><u>Candidate AI Usage Policy</u></b></div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or<span> </span></span><span>assist</span><span><span> </span>with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not<span> </span></span><span>permitted</span><span>. This policy is in place to<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span>the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. </span></span><span> </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation</span><span><span> that involves the use of AI. </span>If<span> </span></span><span>such an</span><span><span> </span>accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at </span></span><a href="mailto:candidateaccommodation@icf.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WIO0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">candidateaccommodation@icf.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></u></a><span><span>. We<span> </span></span><span>are dedicated to providing</span><span><span> </span>the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.</span></span> <span><span> </span></span></p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"><br> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range</b><span> - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final </span><span>pay</span><span> for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>The pay range for this position </span><span>based on full-time employment </span><span>is</span>:</p>$81,499.00 - $167,644.00<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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