UI/UX Designer

**UI/UX Designer**

**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**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/elder-research-inc/about/) - **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.*