User Experience Researcher

Accenture Federal Services
Washington, DC
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with 5+ years of UX research experience working in the federal or public sector.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of UX research experience and a background in federal or public sector projects
    — “Minimum 5 years of UX research experience”
  • Candidates who can synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into strategic UX improvements
    — “Understanding of integrating qualitative and quantitative research methods to improve research outcomes.”
  • Candidates who thrive in cross-functional teams and can communicate insights effectively to stakeholders
    — “Work cross-functionally with product owners, designers, content producers and leadership to help identify significant user insights”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a strong ability to manage and report research outcomes to stakeholders regularly
    — “Communicate out statuses and updates of research studies to stakeholders”
  • Candidates should be prepared to build and maintain a centralized UX research repository
    — “Continuously update the UX research repository”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in generating user insights that directly impact product launches or innovation
    — “Identify opportunities to improve user experience based on research insights”
  • Highlight ability to lead workstreams or manage research projects independently
    — “Minimum of 1 year of experience leading a workstream”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in UX research methods like card sorting and journey mapping
    — “Knowledge of UX research modalities and methods (e.g., generative and evaluative, participatory design, card sorting, journey mapping, un-moderated).”
  • Showcase skills in delivering clear, actionable reports from research findings
    — “Delivering oral and written presentations, evaluating qualitative and quantitative data”
  • Demonstrate experience with tools like Figma, Confluence, or JIRA for efficient UX research
    — “Experience with Microsoft Office, Dscout, Optimal Workshop, Figma, Confluence, or JIRA is a plus.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • conduct all stages of UX research
  • recruit participants for research studies
  • communicate research statuses
  • update UX research repository
  • work cross-functionally with product teams
Typical background
Bachelor’s Degree in human behavior or related field5+ years of UX research experience

Skills & requirements

Required

UX ResearchUser ResearchQualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchUser Experience StrategyUser InsightsUser Experience DesignUser Experience TestingUser Experience EvaluationUser Experience DocumentationUser Experience Collaboration

Preferred

UX Research RepositoryUX Research MethodsUX Research ToolsUX Research CommunicationUX Research PlanningUX Research AnalysisUX Research ReportingUX Research IterationUX Research Cross-functional

Stack & domain

UX ResearchMicrosoft OfficeDscoutOptimal WorkshopFigmaConfluenceJiraUX Research Modalities And MethodsQualitative And Quantitative Research MethodsCollaborationCommunicationTeamworkResearchData AnalysisReportingUser Experience StrategyLaunchesIncremental ImprovementsInnovation

About the role

Original posting from Accenture Federal Services via Greenhouse

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

As a UX Researcher, you will reveal what our users need from the client’s products by conducting research, working with cross-functional teams, and performing usability studies. These responsibilities include delivering oral and written presentations, evaluating qualitative and quantitative data, and helping the UX team better understand what would make a user’s experience intuitive, accessible, and seamless.   

The work:  

Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to understand research needs  

Conduct all stages of UX research: identifying, planning, driving, conducting, analyzing, and reporting out actionable insights  

Recruit participants for research studies  

Communicate out statuses and updates of research studies to stakeholders  

Continuously update the UX research repository  

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

Identify opportunities to improve user experience based on research insights  

Build a UX research repository that delivers efficiency for clients   

Here’s what you need:  

Bachelor’s Degree in human behavior or related field, or equivalent experience​  

Minimum 5 years of UX research experience  

Ability to perform all research related tasks including research, planning, evaluating, and iteration  

Ability to quickly and effectively share research results  

Ability to learn new software quickly; experience with Microsoft Office, Dscout, Optimal Workshop, Figma, Confluence, or JIRA is a plus.  

Knowledge of UX research modalities and methods (e.g., generative and evaluative, participatory design, card sorting, journey mapping, un-moderated).  

Understanding of integrating qualitative and quantitative research methods to improve research outcomes.    

Bonus points if you have:    

Master's Degree      

Minimum of 1 year of experience leading a workstream​  

Client-facing experience in the federal or public sector    

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$69,900—$153,000 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation 

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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Source: Accenture Federal Services careers (Greenhouse)

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