UI/UX Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Lead human-centered design efforts across mission-critical digital products .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $149,469 - $172,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in human-centered design and user experience for large-scale enterprise applications, with a strong focus on accessibility compliance and iterative development. Proficient in user research methodologies and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance usability and meet federal customer needs.

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Human-Centered DesignUser ResearchAccessibility ComplianceUX Tools ProficiencyDesign Thinking Methodologies

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Hard Skills

User Experience DesignWireframingPrototypingInteraction DesignData AnalysisUsability HeuristicsAgile ConceptsVisual DesignJourney MappingWorkflow Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationCommunicationFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

FigmaSketchAdobe XDMiroAxure

Industry Keywords

Federal Accessibility StandardsSection 508 ComplianceWCAG ComplianceEnterprise ApplicationsDigital Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AxureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead human-centered design efforts across mission-critical digital products
Conduct and synthesize user research to inform product strategy and iterative development
Develop personas, journey maps, workflows, wireframes, and prototypes aligned with federal accessibility standards
Drive UX governance and ensure consistent design patterns and accessibility compliance across products
Collaborate with product managers and developers to refine requirements and validate design assumptions
Shape user experience for an enterprise-scale, cloud-native modernization initiative
Ensure digital interactions support the mission, enhance usability, and meet federal customer needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered for highly qualified candidates
10+ years designing user experiences for large-scale, enterprise applications
Comprehensive user research experience, including surveys, user interviews, and data analysis
Experience with design thinking methodologies, Agile concepts and practices, and product management principles
Experience with visual and interaction design and implementing user interfaces based on user data
Proficiency with UX tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Miro, or Axure
Strong knowledge of human-centered design, interaction design, and usability heuristics
Understanding of accessibility principles and Section 508/WCAG compliance
Ability to develop wireframes, prototypes, interaction flows, and annotated specifications
Ability to pass a security background check
Ability to communicate design direction to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to translate complex workflows into intuitive user interfaces
Strong facilitation skills for design workshops and user research sessions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-flex work week
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology learning opportunities
Paid vacation and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Health Savings Accounts
Paid sick and personal leave
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Paid Family Leave of up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance