Web UX/UI Developer, Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Deliver comprehensive user interface and user experience design solutions across Drupal, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, and bespoke web applications.

• Evaluate existing web content and assess usability.

• Collect and document stakeholder requirements and user expectations.

• Create design plans and wireframes for new websites and applications.

• Build user interfaces that adhere to USDA and MRP branding guidelines.

• Develop branding manuals, reusable templates, and components that are in line with organizational standards.

• Evaluate compliance with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility guidelines.

• Offer training and support to developers, site owners, content managers, and citizen developers.

• Assist KDS's USDA client under the MRP LSIT Infrastructure Services Modernization Support contract and Objective 13 of the PWS.

• Work Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, including a one-hour lunch break.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Relevant education and work experience in a combination will be taken into consideration.

• At least 3 years of practical experience in UX/UI design and web development.

• Proficient in user interface design for web content management systems, web applications, and low-code/no-code platforms.

• Experience with CSS and frameworks such as Bootstrap and Tailwind.

• Practical experience with Drupal, SharePoint, and Microsoft Power Platform.

• Ability to conduct usability analyses and pinpoint areas for enhancement.

• Skilled in interviewing stakeholders to ascertain and document user requirements.

• Experience in producing wireframes.

• Competence in developing branding manuals, reusable templates, and compliant components.

• Familiarity with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government PIV card.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to successfully pass a NACIC background investigation.

• Required to obtain ITIL V4 Foundations Certification within 90 days of the start date.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

• Experience in a federal government or contracting environment is an advantage.

• Familiarity with federal agency branding guidelines is preferred.

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Experience in providing training and support to site owners, content managers, and citizen developers.

• Understanding of Microsoft Power Apps or Power Pages.

• Familiar with ServiceNow or similar IT service management platforms.

• Experience in an Agile or comparable project management environment.

• Knowledge of USDA mission, infrastructure, and IT services is a significant advantage.

• Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple priorities.

• Aptitude for quickly learning new tools, systems, and technologies independently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401K with company matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Paid holidays.

• Three weeks of paid time off.