The MITRE Corporation: User Experience Architect: Location: Bedford, MA URL: mitre.org/ The MITRE Corporation is a not-for-profit organization chartered to work in the public interest. As a national resource, we apply our expertise in systems engineering, information technology, operational concepts, and enterprise modernization to address our sponsors critical needs. MITRE manages federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs): one for the Department of Defense (known as the National Security Engineering Center), one for the Federal Aviation Administration (the Center for Advanced Aviation System Development), one for the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the Center for Enterprise Modernization), one for the Department of Homeland Security (the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute), and one for the U.S. Courts (the Judiciary Engineering and Modernization Center). MITRE also has its own independent research and development program that explores new technologies and new uses of technologies to solve our sponsors problems in the near-term and in the future. We are seeking a talented User Experience Architect eager to take on a range of challenges, from creating and integrating intranet applications to designing external partner-facing experiences. This position requires skills in user-centered design, information architecture, interaction design, and a solid understanding of front-end web technologies. Key Functions: * Provide user experience and information architecture expertise to create efficient and enjoyable intranet applications, solutions, and web sites. * Gather requirements and document business needs for enterprise applications. * Collaborate with product managers and project teams to define the vision and requirements for a product or domain area. * Conduct user research; collect, analyze, and summarize data; leverage results of data analysis to inform design decisions. * Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes; work with graphic designers to define and apply enterprise brand. * Design and communicate solutions with customers and stakeholders; products may include use cases, site maps, metrics analysis, wireframes, navigation standards, content inventories, functional specifications. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor of Science and two years of current, demonstrable experience in designing information architectures for complex systems. Some experience designing for corporate intranets is preferred. * Master of Arts/Master of Science preferred, with multidisciplinary backgrounds such as Psychology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Factors, User Interface Design, or equivalent experience in related disciplines. * Solid understanding of systems/software engineering practices, UX best practices, usability principles, requirements, development, and data analysis. Agile and mobile design experience a plus. * Design experience; portfolio required. * In-depth knowledge of Web 2.0 technologies such as CSS, HTML, XHTML, and JavaScript. Proficiency in use of design tools such as Visio, Balsamiq, and Photoshop. Experience with SharePoint strongly desired. * Business process analysis skills, including ability to analyze work processes and recommend changes to leverage technologies and gain efficiency. * Solid project management skills as it relates to Web design. * Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills. * Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously with great efficiency and attention to detail. Security Clearance Required: Secret Clearance Statement: Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only U. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, MITRE will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances. Travel Statement: This position will require overnight travel up to 10-15% of the time. To apply: To apply: mitre.org/ See requisition 20354BR under the Employment tab. dlvr.it/4nvNNm
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 04:36:08 +0000
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