User Experience (UX) Designer

CONTINGENT HIRE NOTICE: This position is a contingent hire. Employment is contingent upon EDJ Associates, Inc. receiving a contract/task order award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This position is performed primarily on-site at NSF headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. Position Overview The User Experience (UX) Designer supports NSF OLPA by researching, designing, and validating user-centered digital experiences that improve usability, accessibility, and engagement across NSF web platforms. Why EDJ Associates EDJ Associates, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing trusted digital, design, and communications support services to federal agencies. EDJ supports nationally significant science and public engagement initiatives and offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment supporting the U.S. National Science Foundation. Key Responsibilities • Conduct user experience research to inform web and digital design decisions. • Develop wireframes, prototypes, task flows, and information architecture artifacts. • Plan and conduct usability testing and analyze findings. • Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to refine user experiences. • Recommend UX solutions that balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Education • Bachelor’s degree preferred. Skills, Tools, and Experience • Six (6) or more years of experience in user experience research and web design. • Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and task flow diagrams. • Experience conducting usability testing and presenting findings. • Knowledge of UX feedback mechanisms such as surveys and interviews. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. About EDJ Associates, We are a woman-owned small business providing management consulting and technical services based in Herndon, Virginia. Founded in 1999, we’ve established a solid track record of success in the planning, design, and implementation of a wide range of projects in the areas of administrative and peer review support, event planning, logistics management, and information management. Our clients include Federal agencies, state and local units of government, private companies, and nonprofit organizations.