Senior UI/UX Designer
- US-VA-Merrifield; US-VA-Arlington
- Full-time
- $140k - $210k
- Posted
Skills
Job description
The Geospatial Enterprise Open Data Store (GEODS) contract provides integration, design, development, and sustainment for data services in support of the Federal Government.
Amentum is seeking a talented Senior UI/UX Designer who is responsible for leading the design strategy, execution, and optimization of digital products across federal web platforms. They will bridge the gap between business objectives, complex user needs, and engineering feasibility, transforming abstract ideas into scalable, beautiful, and intuitive user experiences. In addition to hands-on design work, a senior designer acts as a system thinker, mentor, and strategic collaborator who drives measurable business outcomes.
Work Schedule:
Day shift, Monday through Friday.
Essential Responsibilities:
We are seeking a visionary and highly collaborative Senior UI/UX Designer to own the end-to-end user experience of our product ecosystem. In this role, you will lead the evolution of our design system, map out complex user journeys, and create high-fidelity interfaces that look stunning and function seamlessly. You will collaborate daily with product management, software developers, and federal leadership to champion user-centered design practices and drive product innovation. As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor junior designers and elevate our collective design standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Office environment, light physical demands, must have ability to attend to mental tasks for the duration of the workday.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI to start; with ability to gain and maintain a Poly
Minimum Education: Master’s degree plus 2 years experience, Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years experience, Associates degree plus 6 years experience, or a minimum of 8 years experience, in relevant field
Minimum Years of Experience: Master’s degree plus 2 years experience, Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years experience, Associates degree plus 6 years experience, or a minimum of 8 years experience, in relevant field
Preferred Qualifications: AI if applicable to your program
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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Compensation Details:
$140k - $210k
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/10/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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