UI/UX Designer (Remote) — United States

About the Company

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services (KGS) company, provides technology and professional services supporting federal government agencies. KGS is an Alaska Native-owned corporation that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, and Operational Management to federal customers. Its approach combines commercial solutions with knowledge of defense and civilian missions, focusing on strong business partnerships, service delivery, and continuous improvement while supporting its customers, employees, and native communities.

About the Role

Koniag Data Solutions is seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer to support the USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Commodity Treatment Information System – Modernization (CTIS-M) program.

This fully remote position will lead user experience and interface design for the new Regulated Garbage (RG) Module. The goal is to transform complex, manual, paper-based workflows into intuitive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences within CTIS-M.

You will work 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 also involves Agile delivery, user story refinement, design documentation in Azure DevOps, and ensuring that implemented interfaces meet accessibility and mission-critical workflow requirements.

Key Responsibilities

User Experience and Interface Design

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

• Translate Regulated Garbage workflows into intuitive interfaces for CTIS-M, covering 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.

User Research and Workflow Mapping

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

• Conduct usability analysis and refine designs based on user feedback, testing outcomes, and stakeholder reviews.

• Validate workflows against Statement of Work (SOW)-defined processes, including inspection logging, direct observation, RG incident reporting, and digital form-based workflows.

• Lead customer-facing design walkthroughs to present UI workflows and gather feedback from external stakeholders.

Agile Delivery and Collaboration

• 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 align the team, clarify design intent, and validate workflow feasibility.

Implementation Support

• Work closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of UI/UX designs throughout each sprint.

• Clarify design specifications and intended user workflows during development and user acceptance testing.

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

Required 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.

• Must meet all federal suitability requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing government digital services, regulated workflows, or compliance systems.

• 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/or 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.

Benefits

Koniag Data Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Commuter benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

Location and Work Arrangement

• Location: Washington, DC, US

• Work arrangement: Fully remote.

• Security Requirements

• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and meet all federal suitability requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Koniag Government Services is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate against employees or applicants 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.

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity in decisions concerning employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Koniag Government Services is committed to providing accommodations to qualified applicants. Candidates who need assistance navigating or applying through the company website can contact Heaven Wood at •••••••• or ••••••••

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through December 30, 2026.