As a social scientist, you’re excited at the prospect of using your extensive knowledge of various sciences to assist the intelligence community. You will apply your knowledge of web usability testing methods and user research studies and conduct user experience (UX) research on websites, software applications, and mobile apps to enhance the user experience. You will conduct web research studies to design user-centered test plans across the design cycle from concept phase to post-release evaluat... more details
UX Researcher and Social Scientist
The Opportunity:
As a social scientist, you’re excited at the prospect of using your extensive knowledge of various sciences to assist the intelligence community. You will apply your knowledge of web usability testing methods and user research studies and conduct user experience (UX) research on websites, software applications, and mobile apps to enhance the user experience.
You will conduct web research studies to design user-centered test plans across the design cycle from concept phase to post-release evaluations. Then you will incorporate quantitative and qualitative UX research methodologies to convey complex technical and business requirements. You'll conduct UX research through usability testing, interviews, card sorting, and other industry methodologies. Based on that research, you'll also provide data-driven reports, in a variety of formats, to diverse audiences.
Work with us as we use data science for good.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:??
· 7+ years of experience with applying user research methods, such as usability testing, user interviews, surveys, card sorting, tree testing, or field studies
· Experience with integrating consumer research into a business’s product design practice
· Experience with product usability testing tools in the product development process to help research, create, and test digital representations of work by leveraging specialized UX tools, including Balsamiq, UX PIN, or FIGMA
· Experience with using methodology concepts for analysis and brief findings to organizations
· Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
· Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:??
· Experience in UX research or related field
· Experience with statistical analysis, qualitative analysis, or quantitative analysis
· Experience with analytics tools, including Google analytics, Matomo Analytics, or Tableau
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.?
Create Your Career:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.
A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Your Candidate Journey
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
