Job Abstract

We are looking for an experienced User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Data Scientist with demonstrated experience in the User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design and development, collaboration with cross-functional teams and knowledge of supply chain risk optimization. The work will be located in the National Capital Region (NCR).

As a UI and UX Data Scientist you will:

• Support the DoD organization in supply chain and risk management.
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a UI and UX Data Scientist

• Leads, designs, and implements User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and user-centric interfaces that align with DoD objectives and end-user needs to deliver data-driven, predictive analysis.
• Applies deep understanding of Agile methodologies to drive and seamlessly integrate UI/UX design processes within iterative development cycles, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality designs.
• Conducts user research, gathers requirements and feedback from stakeholders, defines user personas, and translates these insights into intuitive and visually appealing interface designs.
• Effectively communicates design concepts and gathers feedback from stakeholders, presents design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, iterating designs based on input and usability testing.
• Collaborates with developers to provide design assets, specifications, and guidance, ensuring the accurate execution of designs.
• Demonstrates experience in conducting user research, usability testing, and translating findings into actionable design enhancements.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and the ability to create user interfaces that are functional and visually engaging as well as experience with design systems and pattern libraries to ensure consistency and scalability of design assets.

• Bachelor’s of Science degree with minimum of ten years of relevant experience;
• Must possess and maintain a DoD TOP SECRET Clearance and be able to obtain a Common Access Card.
• Demonstrated proficiency developing products using at least one of the following types of software:
  • SAS, Python, or R to provide decision support on DoD applications
  • Advana
  • Tableau or Qlik, to develop Enterprise- wide decision support and management capabilities
  • SQL, Spark, and Databrick

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 
• Washington Post Best Workplaces, 

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS: EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $150,000-170,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.  AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.