Accenturefederalservices
UX Designer with 508 Compliance
Arlington, VA. Posted a month ago
The role
The designer will design and enhance user interfaces and develop wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and user flows. They will ensure digital deliverables meet 508 compliance and collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders.
What you will do
- Design and enhance user interfaces
- Develop wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and user flows
- Ensure digital deliverables meet 508 compliance
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders
- Conduct usability testing and incorporate user feedback
- Evaluate accessibility using automated and manual testing tools
- Support creation and maintenance of design documentation
- Participate in Agile ceremonies
Required qualifications
- 2+ years of professional experience in User Experience (UX) design
- Skilled in User Interface (UI) design
- Demonstrated knowledge of 508 compliance and accessibility best practices
- Experience working with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
- Solid understanding of user-centered design methodologies, responsive design patterns, and modern UX processes
- Strong communication skills
- MUST currently hold an interim secret clearance or above
Nice to have
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience with Pega
- Experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, WAVE, JAWS, or NVDA
- Knowledge of WCAG accessibility guidelines and remediation techniques
- Advanced proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD)
- Experience leading or supporting usability testing sessions and synthesizing research insights
- Professional certification in UX/UI design or related discipline
- Prior experience designing for government, public sector, or regulated environments
Benefits
- Hands-on experience
- Certifications
- Industry training
Before you apply
- MUST currently hold an interim secret clearance or above
- Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
- Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration
About the company
Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue the potential of technology for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.