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Amentum

Senior UI/UX Designer

Amentum

. Lead design strategy, execution, and optimization of digital products across federal web platforms .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in UI/UX design with a focus on end-to-end product design, user experience optimization, and design system evolution. Proficient in conducting user research and usability testing while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to align design with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
UI/UX Design ExperienceExpertise in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative CloudExperience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript FrameworksActive TS/SCI Security ClearanceExperience with SAFe or Agile Methodologies

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Hard Skills
End-to-End Product DesignVisual Design CraftSystematic UI ArchitectureData-Informed UX DecisionsUsability TestingUser ResearchDesign Quality AssuranceHigh-Fidelity InterfacesInteractive PrototypesPixel-Level Attention to Detail
Soft Skills
Outstanding CommunicationNarrative StorytellingProject ManagementMentoring Junior DesignersCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
FigmaSketchAdobe Creative CloudFramerAtlassian SuiteJiraConfluence
Certifications & Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Security ClearanceAbility to Gain and Maintain a Poly
Industry Keywords
Federal Web PlatformsDesign SystemUser ExperienceResponsive ScalingWCAG 2.1 AASection 508Agile MethodologiesScrumProduct ManagementNGA Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudJavaScriptTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead design strategy, execution, and optimization of digital products across federal web platforms
  • Own the end-to-end user experience of the product ecosystem
  • Lead the evolution of the design system and create reusable UI component libraries
  • Map complex user journeys and create high-fidelity interfaces and interactive prototypes
  • Plan and conduct qualitative user research, usability testing, and data analysis
  • Partner with Product Managers to align features with business KPIs
  • Collaborate with Software Developers on handoff documentation and design quality assurance
  • Present design logic, research findings, and product vision to stakeholders
  • Optimize designs for WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, localization, edge cases, responsive scaling, and performance
  • Mentor junior designers and elevate design standards
  • Participate in safety, quality, procedure compliance, training, emergency response, and related organizational responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4 years of dedicated UI/UX or product design experience in complex software landscapes
  • Robust portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design, visual design craft, systematic UI architecture, and data-informed UX decisions
  • Expert-level mastery of UI/UX tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, or Framer
  • Experience with Atlassian suite, specifically Jira and Confluence
  • Familiarity with frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks
  • Outstanding communication, narrative storytelling, and project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining pixel-level attention to detail
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance to start
  • Ability to gain and maintain a Poly
  • Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience, Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, Associate’s degree plus 6 years of experience, or a minimum of 8 years of experience in a relevant field
  • At least 4 years of demonstrated experience with software development using SAFe or similar Agile methodologies
  • Experience working with Scrum Masters and/or Product Owners to decompose high-level requirements into actionable user stories
  • Previous NGA experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance