Senior User Research Expert (requirements Analyst)

Leidos UK

Mclean, VA, United States
$139,100.00 - $251,450.00 py
Empirical user research
Contextual inquiry
Ethnographic observation
The User Research Expert will support a major redesign of tools to improve workflow and efficiency of analytic research, writing, review, coordination, and dissemination activities

Job Summary

  • The User Research Expert will support a major redesign of tools to improve workflow and efficiency of analytic research, writing, review, coordination, and dissemination activities.
  • This role bridges mission stakeholders and technical teams to ensure analytic systems align with real world analyst workflows, cognitive processes, and decision environments.
  • Leidos is looking for individuals who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail, moving faster than anyone else dares.

Matching Summary

The User Research Expert will support a major redesign of tools to improve workflow and efficiency of analytic research, writing, review, coordination, and dissemination activities.

Salary

$139,100.00 - $251,450.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • empirical user research
  • contextual inquiry
  • ethnographic observation
  • user interviews
  • usability testing
  • persona development
  • workflow diagrams

Nice-to-have

  • disrupt and provoke
  • outpace the status quo
  • mission demands it
  • refuse to fail

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree + 15 years experience OR Bachelor's degree + 17 years experience
  • Minimum 3 years empirical user research in software development
  • Experience across interface, product, and workflow/mission levels
  • Expertise in Agile development environments
  • Familiarity with Figma or AdobeXD
  • Strong understanding of Human-Centered Design principles
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

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