Design Research Lead job vacancy in Arlington, Virginia Accenture Federal Services

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We are: At Accenture Federal Studio, research is an integral part of our design process. As a Design Research Lead, you will plan and implement research ranging from foundational (impacting immediate business decisions and product designs) to strategic (influencing long-term user experience vision and goals). You will build positive relationships with clients, lead research projects, identify relevant insights to help make business decisions, and identify product/user experience opportunities. You will stay up-to-date on UX industry trends, incorporating new research techniques when appropriate and, train junior researchers on UX methodologies, as applicable. The Design Research Lead is part of the Studio’s Service and Interaction Design Craft.As a team, we:

Work cross-functionally with product owners, designers, content producers and leadership to help identify significant user insights, gaps, conduct Research, and generate insights to craft user experience strategy for launches, incremental improvements, and innovation.

As a Design Researcher, you:

Have industry experience in a Research role with a strong record of business impact
Have expertise in a wide variety of Research modalities and methods (e.g., generative and evaluative, participatory design, card sorting, journey mapping, un-moderated)
Have proven moderation and engagement skills (e.g., 1:1 interviews, usability studies, focus groups, contextual inquiries, expert reviews, co-creation)
Develop significant actionable user insights and communicate them clearly and persuasively across different audiences
Leverage analytics and other insights to better understand customer needs
Provide strategic direction to major research projects and liaise with key clients
Lead and inspire large research teams, potentially on multiple projects
Experience of tight-knit collaboration with designers, product managers, and other business functions to plan, lead, and implement high impact user studies
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
Collaborate with data scientists and market researchers to build a complete understanding of customers’ behaviors and needs
Continually learn, grow, and improve the craft of Research
Develop research standards and mentor staff

Working together, we will:

Identify opportunities to improve user experience based on research insights
Build a Research repository that delivers efficiency for clients

Set yourself apart:

Ability to learn new software quickly; experience with Microsoft Office, Dscout, Optimal Workshop, InVision, Axure, Confluence, or JIRA is a plus.
Advanced knowledge of Research modalities and methods (e.g., generative and evaluative, participatory design, card sorting, journey mapping, un-moderated).
Advanced understanding of integrating qualitative and quantitative research methods to improve research outcomes
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and partners in various situations and contexts.
Proven history of delivering results on time and within budget.
History of tackling and solving complex interactive challenges.

Here’s what you need:

10+ years of experience moderating and applying various Research methodologies
4-5 years of experience leading Research workstreams
Proven moderation and engagement skills (e.g., 1:1 interviews, usability studies, focus groups, contextual inquiries, expert reviews, co-creation)
A portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to develop and execute research studies
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Strong communication skills to concisely communicate complex subject matter verbally and written
Ability to lead and train junior Researchers
Bachelor’s or MS in a human behavior related field

We are an integrated Studio. Our living culture and borderless playground provide us with space to thrive, following simple core values that inform everything we do. Be adventurous. Bring a vision. Make an impact. Rely on empathy. Nurture collaboration. Stay transparent. Be bold and generous in all you do. Thanks to a unique position within Accenture Federal, we’re able to do work that changes the world, and we’re always looking for kindred spirits.We believe research is at the heart of every experience. Our work is the cornerstone and the catalyst for products and services that change the world. We’re inspired every day to bring meaningful experiences into the world, and we’re looking for people who want to collaborate and do their best work with us. Join a team that is curious, creative, driven by empathy, and relentless in our pursuit of impactful design. As required by theColorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $119,000 - $166,699 and information on benefits offered is here.

Accenture Federal Services is a federal contractor, an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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ID	#45971889
State	Virginia
City	Arlington
Job type	Permanent
Salary	USD Depends on Experience Depends on Experience
Source	Accenture Federal Services
Showed	2022-09-25
Date	2022-09-20
Deadline	2022-11-18
Category	Et cetera
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