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This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative technology solutions that positively impact more than 65 million Americans each month.\n\nThis position is onsite full time in Woodlawn, MD\n\nThe successful candidate will play a key role in designing intuitive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences that enhance SSA's applications and services.\nWe are looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking professional with experience in:\nUser Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design\nUser Research and Usability Testing\nRequirements Gathering and Business Analysis\nData Analysis and Design Thinking\nWireframing and Interactive Prototyping\nResponsive Web Design\nSection 508 Accessibility Compliance\nAgile Collaboration and Cross-Functional Teamwork\nFind your \"Why\" with Leidos! Join a team dedicated to delivering meaningful solutions that support SSA's mission and improve the lives of millions of Americans.\nPrimary ResponsibilitiesAnalyze business processes, evaluate user needs, and translate requirements into intuitive, user-centered interface designs.\nCollaborate with stakeholders to identify business objectives, gather requirements, and understand end-user needs.\nFacilitate customer discovery sessions, stakeholder interviews, and collaborative design workshops.\nDevelop conceptual models, user journey maps, personas, and scenarios of use to inform design decisions.\nCreate, evaluate, and refine wireframes, screen layouts, and interactive prototypes for browser-based applications.\nPlan, design, and conduct usability testing in both formal and informal settings to validate design solutions.\nAnalyze usability findings and provide actionable recommendations to improve the overall user experience.\nDocument user requirements, interface designs, usability findings, and design recommendations.\nPresent design concepts, research findings, and recommendations to technical teams, stakeholders, and customers.\nCollaborate with developers, business analysts, and other team members to ensure design solutions align with business requirements and user expectations.\nSupport the development of accessible, responsive, and user-friendly digital applications.\nBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or 8 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.\nMinimum of 3 years of direct experience in UX/UI design, including user-centered design methodologies and user analysis.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience documenting user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience designing and conducting formative usability testing in formal and informal environments.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience preparing and presenting usability findings, design concepts, and recommendations to small and large audiences.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and interact directly with customers and stakeholders.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and translate complex business requirements into user-friendly design solutions.\nMust provide a digital portfolio of design work for review.\nMust be able to obtain a Public Trust.\n.Preferred Qualifications\nExperience with Figma and/or Axure RP for wireframing, prototyping, and UI design.\nStrong understanding of responsive web design, Section 508 accessibility, and UX/UI best practices.\nExperience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint activities.\nExperience collaborating with front-end developers on design implementation, testing, and quality assurance.\nFamiliarity with HTML, CSS, W3C standards, and design systems such as the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).\nExperience using Jira, Agility, or Confluence for project tracking and collaboration.\nExperience with Pega and/or ServiceNow platforms.\nPrevious experience supporting federal, state, or local government agencies.\nWhy Join Leidos?At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the expertise and dedication of our talented professionals. Our commitment to our customers, employees, and communities drives everything we do.\nAs part of our team, you will have the opportunity to:\nContribute to meaningful modernization initiatives supporting SSA's mission.\nDesign digital solutions that improve accessibility and user experiences for millions of Americans.\nCollaborate with experienced technology professionals in an innovative, team-oriented environment.\nExpand your expertise in UX/UI design, user research, accessibility, and Agile development.\nMake a measurable impact through technology that supports essential government services.\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:November 6, 2026\nFor U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\n\nPay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00\nThe Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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