Role Overview
Peraton is hiring a mid-level UX Designer. This is a full-time role in Herndon, Virginia. Part of Peraton's Mobile hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years’ experience.
- Experience in designing adaptive and responsive UX solutions for software development projects that specialize in web and mobile-based applications.
- Experience in designing solutions that are compliant with 508 / accessibility standards.
- Experience modernizing and designing enterprise software systems (web and mobile-based).
- Experience in conducting user research, such as requirements elicitation, field observations, heuristic evaluations, and usability testing.
- Experience in developing detailed user stories to include precise and descriptive acceptance criteria.
- Some experience using Agile software development tools including Jira, Git, and Jenkins.
- Experience with platforms like Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe CC, Sketch, ProtoPie, Mural, and Axure.
- Experience in Design Systems, like US Web Design (USWDS), Apple HIG, Google Material, IBM Carbon.
- Able to obtain or have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearance acceptable.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing for the Salesforce low-code platform.
- Advanced knowledge of the US Web Design System (USWDS).
- Advance knowledge and experience using Figma.
Peraton is seeking a UX Designer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA). This initiative is intended to modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CA’s customers.
As part of the modernization program, the UX Designer will be responsible for a wide range of design activities and associated work artifacts, including user research & discovery, ideation, digital product concept design, and prototype development following a user-centered and design thinking approach.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ability to apply design thinking and user-centered design approaches that satisfy both explicit and implicit requirements from various user types.
- Conduct user research, such as requirements elicitation, field observations, heuristic evaluations, and usability testing.
- Facilitate product vision by concepting, wireframes, visual design and prototyping experiences for digital products.
- Design adaptive and responsive product concepts & prototypes for web-based and mobile applications using modern design tools like Figma.
- Design digital solutions that are compliant with 508 / Accessibility standards.
- Design digital solutions to comply with USWDS design system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the UX Designer position at Peraton?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Peraton. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the UX Designer position at Peraton located?
This position is based in Herndon, Virginia. Peraton has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a UX Designer at Peraton earn?
Peraton has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the UX Designer role at Peraton posted?
This role was posted on March 30, 2026 (70 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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