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Elder Research

UI/UX Designer

Elder Research
United States · Full-time · Mid-Senior
General Information

Requisition #687

Locations USA-VA-McLean

Posting Date 04/22/2026

Security Clearance Required - TS/SCI + Poly

Remote Type N/A

Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Elder Research Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MANTECH international Corporation seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented UI/UX Designer to join our team in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • The UI/UX Designer will provide User Research and Analysis support, lead User Experience (U) and User Interface (UI) efforts for complex, high-visibility systems, develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar technologies, and produce high-fidelity UI designs that are accessible and usable by those charged with support of our nation’s defense.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate
  • Demonstrated experience conducting UX research, analysis, and synthesis (not UI-only).
  • Strong proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent.
  • Experience collaborating closely with product managers and engineering teams.
  • Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and research findings to stakeholders.
  • Willingness to work onsite full time in McLean, VA.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Portfolio (website, case studies, or work samples) demonstrating UX research methodology, analysis, and UI design quality.
  • Experience designing for mission-critical or government systems.
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
  • Experience contributing to or managing design systems.
  • Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and design constraints (e.g., component- based development).
  • Experience supporting data-heavy or analytical user workflows.

Clearance Requirements

  • Must have an active TS/SCI + Poly

Physical Requirements

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

About Elder Research, Inc - People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Elder Research, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.

Key Skills

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ui adobe xd figma ux user research prototyping prototypes designer
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Posted
May 20, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
West McLean
Company
Elder Research

Industries

Data Infrastructure Analytics

Categories

Strategy/Planning Information Technology

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