Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for UI/UX Designer for a collection of Veteran Education Benefit Tools under the VRE PSES Team. This position will be full time and fully remote within the continental United States.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, troubleshoots, debugs, configures and maintains website(s) and user interfaces for internal and external communications for the company and/or for external customers and clients. Ensures website(s) is available to the desired audience with appropriate links and security. Designs web page layout, graphics, color schemes and infrastructure to maintain a cohesive website based on the organization's communications strategies and goals. Conceptualizes, designs, and implements a web-based user interface based on current technologies and requirements for computer information systems while staying abreast of emerging technologies that will improve the website's experience and functionality. Monitors site traffic and helps scale site capacity to meet traffic demands and performance expectations. Improves the portal's efficiency and designs the look and feel for the site using HTML, JavaScript, and SQL. May require knowledge of the software development life cycle.

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  Collaborates with management, business units and IT department to determine the website's purpose, functions, requirements and long-term strategy.

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  Needs knowledge of web-based user interface development including principles of content organization, site layout, and navigation structure.

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  Develops, assesses and communicates website usage and security policies and procedures.

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  Collaborates with software developers, testers, and other members of the system development team on incorporating the interface elements into the information system being built.

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  Troubleshoots and debugs issues that arise with the performance of the website(s) and user interfaces including content, links, order flows, registration flows and transaction logs.

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  Performs backups and ensures user accessibility to the site.

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Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

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  Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience)

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  Experience and expertise in UI/UX Design

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  Experience using Figma

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  Experience working with VA.gov

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  Experience working within the constraints of OCTO/Platform Team

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  Understanding of Scrum/Agile

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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  Experience working directly with the customer to provide mock ups and present

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  Experience working on a matrixed team requiring partnerships with other designers

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Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2024-5275

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time