MetaPhase Consulting are hiring a

User Interaction / User Experience Designer

At MetaPhase

We believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

Position Overview

MetaPhase is seeking a UI/UX Designer with at least 3 years of experience to support a mission-driven initiative within the FBI’s ITSSS-2 portfolio. You will join a dynamic team of developers, analysts, and designers delivering intuitive and modern digital solutions. This is an opportunity to influence user experiences across employee-facing platforms, ensuring designs meet both business goals and user expectations in a secure federal environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Design user journeys, information architecture, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and clickable prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate outcomes.
• Create and refine user workflows and user interface (UI) designs to support new functionality, enhancements, and usability improvements.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles, incorporating accessibility (508 compliance), responsive design, and intuitive navigation.
• Translate complex user needs and technical requirements into clean, modern, and functional UI designs.
• Contribute to and maintain design systems, style guides, and pattern libraries that support consistency across applications.
• Communicate design decisions and UX strategy clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide feedback and best practices to support an Agile development lifecycle.

What We Need From You (Required):

• Current active Top-Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design for web or mobile platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct user research, create user flows, and translate requirements into design solutions.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering client-ready artifacts, such as style guides, wireframes, and clickable prototypes.
• Strong portfolio showcasing visual design skills and UX problem-solving.

Bonus Points (Desired):

• Familiarity with US Web Design Standards (USWDS) and Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g) best practices.
• Knowledge of federal digital service guidelines, Section 508 compliance, and user-centered design in secure environments.
• Experience supporting DOJ, FBI, or similar national security agencies.

Work Setup & Clearance:

Hybrid in Washington, DC. Position requires a current, active Top-Secret clearance with the capability to obtain an (SCI) as requested by the government. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS).

Travel:

Occasional travel to Winchester, VA.

Compensation:

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 120k-145k.

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

• Best Places to Work
• Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.