User Experience Design Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a Lead SailPoint Engineer for a contract-to-hire position that is Hybrid in Windsor Mill, MD. Ideally, we are looking for applicants with solid knowledge of user-centered design principles; documenting user requirements; user needs/pain points; Interaction/Interface design experience utilizing user-centered methods; designing and conducting formative various user research testsJOB TITLE: UX SpecialistEMPLOYMENT TYPE: 12 Months ContractLOCATION DETAILS: Windsor Mill, MD - Hybrid - 2X a weekSalary Range: $55 - $60/Hour (Salary may be negotiable based upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors ).Responsibilities:Derive business processes, analyze user needs, assist in requirements definition, design browser-based interfaces, and design and conduct usability testingElicit business goals and user needs from stakeholdersFacilitate customer discovery sessionsCreate Conceptual Models, Journey Maps, Personas and Scenarios of UseCreate and refine screen prototypesDocument user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendationsRequired Skills:Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basisMinimum of 6 years of direct Interaction/Interface design experience in User-Centered Methods and User AnalysisMinimum of 6 years of experience documenting user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendationsMinimum of 4 year of experience in designing and conducting formative usability tests in both formal and informalsettingsMinimum of 4 year of experience preparing and presenting findings and recommendations in small and large group settingsMust provide a digital portfolio of design work for reviewDesired Skills:Experience using Axure RP prototyping softwareExperience with AdobeXD prototyping softwareExperience with Pega and/or ServiceNow platformsExperience with the Agile/Scrum methodologyUnderstanding of responsive designPrior experience supporting government agenciesUnderstanding of Section 508 and its requirements regarding designHold additional UX Certifications such as UX Master Certification (NN/g) or UX Design Immersive (General Assembly)If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at rakesh.kumar@Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit .The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance