RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Reston, VA that is seeking an Architect III Specialized.
Responsibilities:
* Lead user research activities to provide insight into user needs and behaviors, including how core audiences expect information to be organized and what content is most relevant
* Lead stakeholder/business unit research to understand business needs for each domain and audience, including content hierarchies
* Propose and test solutions for streamlined navigational systems (e.g., global header and footer) that serve the needs of all audiences and business units
* Provide recommendations for improving/re-organizing search functionality on site, based on updated content taxonomy decisions
* Recommend and test solutions to complex navigational and content organization questions
* Work cross-functionally with designers, web developers, marketing technology experts, marketing teams, and business leads to synthesize various viewpoints as part of these recommendations
* Be comfortable with multiple types of research, including usability, ethnography, surveys, card sorts, IDIs, etc. to develop user-driven insights, inform new design concepts, and test solutions
* Develop a plan cross-functionally to identify process pain points and areas for improvement
* Ensure the needs of all users and stakeholders are included in the product vision, strategy, and roadmap planning
* Help bring team members and stakeholders along this path of digital transformation through curiosity, collaboration, feedback-gathering, and open communication
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent
* 10 years of related experience in UX research and strategy, with a core competency in information architecture and content strategy & taxonomy
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.