UI/UX Designer (Remote) — United States — LinkedIn — 4489005073

About The Company

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation committed to supporting the values and traditions of native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, KGS delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. Leveraging proven commercial solutions combined with deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions, KGS provides forward-leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. The company is focused on enabling successful mission outcomes through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. KGS emphasizes continuous improvement while balancing the collective interests of customers, employees, and native communities. For additional information, please visit ••••••••

About The Role

Koniag Data Solutions, a division of Koniag Government Services, is seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer to contribute to the USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Commodity Treatment Information System - Modernization (CTIS-M) program. This fully remote position will lead the user experience and interface design efforts for the new Regulated Garbage (RG) Module, transforming complex, manual, paper-based workflows into intuitive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences within CTIS-M.

The UI/UX Designer will collaborate closely with the CTIS-M DME team, USDA APHIS stakeholders, business analysts, and developers to create workflow-aligned interfaces, user journeys, prototypes, and design specifications. The role requires adherence to USDA, APHIS, Section 508 accessibility standards, and federal digital design best practices. The designer will actively participate in Agile sprints, contribute to user story refinement, produce design artifacts for Azure DevOps, and ensure implemented interfaces support usability, accessibility, and mission-critical workflow requirements. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Professional experience designing enterprise-grade web applications

• Advanced proficiency with Figma and modern UX/UI design methodologies

• Experience using Miro for journey mapping, conceptual design, and workflow documentation

• Familiarity with component-driven design systems such as Material UI

• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and inclusive design practices

• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and meet all Federal suitability requirements

• Preferred but not required: experience designing for government digital services, regulated workflows, or compliance systems

• Preferred familiarity with USDA APHIS or similar federal programs

• Experience conducting user research in government or enterprise environments

• Knowledge of UX writing for forms, workflows, and data-heavy applications

• Experience contributing to design systems or UI standards governance

• Understanding of accessibility remediation and VPAT/ACR documentation

• Experience supporting dashboards, audit workflows, or data-intensive UI features

• Experience collaborating with cross-agency stakeholders or multidisciplinary teams

• Experience leading software demonstrations or presenting UI workflows to customers and stakeholders

• Business analyst experience supporting requirements clarification, workflow mapping, or user story refinement

• Manual testing experience validating UI behavior, workflow accuracy, and accessibility criteria

• Scrum experience supporting backlog refinement, acceptance criteria development, or sprint preparation

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high-fidelity UI designs using Figma

• Translate Regulated Garbage (RG) workflows into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for CTIS-M, including inspections, observations, incident submissions, monitoring steps, and Compliance Agreement workflows

• Maintain and evolve UI component libraries and design standards aligned with Material UI and CTIS-M patterns

• Ensure all UI/UX deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG standards

• Use Miro to create user journeys, workflow diagrams, personas, and interaction models

• Conduct usability analysis and iterate designs based on user feedback, testing outcomes, and stakeholder review

• Validate workflows align with Statement of Work (SOW)-defined processes such as inspection logging, direct observation, RG incident reporting, and digital form-based workflows

• Lead customer-facing design walkthroughs to present UI workflows and gather external stakeholder feedback

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, developers, and QA teams to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and design-driven requirements

• Attach design artifacts, interaction specifications, and workflows to Azure DevOps work items to support sprint documentation

• Produce design deliverables required for CTIS-M development, modernization, and enhancement activities

• Lead internal design review sessions to support team alignment, clarify design intent, and validate workflow feasibility

• Work closely with developers to ensure correct implementation of UI/UX designs throughout the sprint

• Provide clarifications on design specifications and intended user workflows during development and user acceptance testing

• Validate usability, accessibility, and accuracy of implemented screens and workflows before release

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off and paid parental leave

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Commuter benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity

Koniag Government Services is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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