Front End/HCD Designer Lead

• Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

Decisionpoint Corporation

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Skills

Research
Mapping
Rapid Prototyping
Interface Design
Workflow
Translation
Government Contracts
Human-computer Interaction
User Research
Prototyping
Adobe XD
Sketch
Axure
Agile
Hosting
HTML5
Css3
Cascading Style Sheets
JavaScript Frameworks
React.js
AngularJS
Accessibility
Cyber Security
DoDAF
Section 508
Usability
HCD
User Experience
Communication
Facilitation
Management
Graphics Design
Clarity
Security Clearance
Computer Science
Information Technology
DevSecOps
IaaS
Cloud Computing
Continuous Delivery
Jenkins
GitLab
Continuous Integration
Orchestration
Terraform
Risk Management Framework
RMF
STIG
Regulatory Compliance
Scripting
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Vulnerability Management
Amazon Web Services
DevOps
Security+
Customer Engagement
DoD
Kubernetes
Docker
Collaboration
Scalability
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Skill
Effective Communication
Legal
Authorization

Summary

Overview

DecisionPoint seeks a Front End/Human-Centered Design (HCD) Designer Lead to guide user experience design, visual interface development, and usability research for a Department of Defense (DoD) modernization program that supports Casualty and Mortuary Affairs (CMA) operations across Service branches.

The HCD Designer Lead will champion user advocacy by facilitating workshops, journey mapping, and rapid prototyping to align interface design with mission workflows and stakeholder needs. This position drives the translation of user insights into intuitive, accessible, and responsive front-end solutions optimized for secure, cloud-based systems operating at multiple Impact Levels (IL2-IL5).

This position is fully remote.

Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid.

Duties & Responsibilities

Clearance Requirement:

Must hold an active Secret clearance.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in user experience design, interface development, or human-centered design for large-scale enterprise or defense systems.

Demonstrated success leading workshops, user research, and prototyping for digital transformation or modernization projects.

Technical Knowledge:

Mastery of design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or Axure RP.

Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps environments, integrating UX into iterative development pipelines.

Experience designing for AWS GovCloud or similar secure hosting environments.

Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular) for front-end collaboration.

Understanding of DoD accessibility, cybersecurity, and UX standards (DoDAF, Section 508, CC SRG).

Certifications (Preferred):

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or equivalent HCD credential.

AWS Cloud Practitioner or equivalent cloud design certification.

UX Design or Human-Centered Design certificate (Nielsen Norman Group, IDEO U, or similar).

Skills:

Strong communication and facilitation abilities in cross-functional settings.

Expertise in turning complex requirements into simple, intuitive user experiences.

Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

Excellent visual design sense with attention to clarity, consistency, and performance.

Qualifications

Clearance Requirement:

Must hold an active Secret clearance.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience in DevSecOps, software automation, or cloud infrastructure engineering.

Demonstrated experience supporting secure cloud-based development environments within AWS GovCloud or DoD-accredited platforms.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.

Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).

Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

Familiarity with Zero Trust, RMF, and DISA STIG compliance.

Hands-on experience with monitoring and alerting tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus).

Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Experience integrating static code analysis, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management into build pipelines.

Certifications (Preferred):

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional.

CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 certification.

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Docker Certified Associate (DCA).

Skills:

Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to balance performance, scalability, and security in automated deployments.

Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Effective communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91099468
Position Id: 2025-3057_1
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Decisionpoint Corporation

DecisionPoint Corporation, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) SBA HUBZone certified business, is an innovation thought leader in the Federal community delivering transformative IT Support Services, including Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Cyber Security, Information Assurance (IA), and Professional Services, empowering Government agencies to enhance delivery of their critical mission requirements. Our experience also provides us a keen understanding of Government agencies’ responsibilities and challenges, including:

ITSM implementations;
application and infrastructure modernization;
footprint reduction;
adoption of emerging technologies;
rapid integration;
cloud adoption.

Decisionpoint Corporation is currently accepting resumes for a variety of positions. Please review the database of positions that we are seeking to fill and contact us for additional information about any specific opportunity.

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