User Experience Design Specialist

Job Opportunity : User Experience Design Specialist

CGI Federal is looking for a User Experience Design Specialist to help modernize the technology, infrastructure, design, and software used by the federal government to author, create, review, manage, publish, and distribute content to both government clients and the public. This position is located in our Lafayette, LA office, but a hybrid working model is acceptable. The User Experience Design Specialist must demonstrate experience with Agile development methodology and DevOps with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role include obtaining a Public Trust clearance, 5+ years of experience and proficiency supporting and leading all aspects of the user-centered design process including discover, define, ideate, prototype, and validate phases. Conduct stakeholder interviews, user requirements analysis, task analysis, conceptual modeling, information architecture, interaction design, and usability testing. Design and specify user interfaces and information architecture. Lead participatory and iterative design activities, including observational studies, customer interviews, usability testing, and other forms of requirements discovery. Produce user requirements specifications & experience goals, personas, storyboards, scenarios, flowcharts, design prototypes, and design specifications. Effectively communicate research findings, conceptual ideas, detailed design, and design rationale and goals both verbally and visually. Proficiency with using UX prototyping tools, such as Balsamiq, FigJam, Figma, Sketch, Axure, Adobe XD. Experience with Figma preferred. Please note that due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.

Compensation for the role is estimated to be between $88,200.00 - $195,200.00. CGI Federal's benefits include competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance options, matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan, paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time, paid parental leave, learning opportunities and tuition assistance, and wellness and well-being programs.

Skills required include analytical thinking, detail-oriented, user interface design, and UX strategy.

At CGI, you'll be invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and / or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.