Overview

LMI is seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer to support the delivery of next-generation software capabilities for U.S. Army modernization initiatives. This position requires an Active Secret security clearance.

Working closely with Product Owners, Software Engineers, Technical Program Managers, Scrum Masters, Forward Deployed Engineers, and Army stakeholders, you will design intuitive, mission-ready user experiences that enable Soldiers to quickly understand information, make informed decisions, and execute operations in dynamic environments. 

You will be responsible for translating complex operational workflows, command and control processes, and mission requirements into modern, user-centered interfaces that perform in real-world Army environments. Drawing on commercial UX best practices and human-centered design principles, you'll help ensure cloud-native, AI-enabled software is not only powerful, but also intuitive, efficient, and trusted by operational users. 

Join a high-performing software team delivering next-generation capabilities that directly support U.S. Army modernization. As a UI/UX Designer, you'll shape how Soldiers interact with mission-critical software by transforming complex operational workflows into intuitive, efficient, and visually compelling user experiences. Working alongside Product Owners, Technical Program Managers, Engineering Leads, Software Engineers, AI specialists, and Army stakeholders, you'll directly influence the usability of cloud-native, AI-enabled software deployed across enterprise cloud and Tactical Edge Compute (TEC) environments. Your work will help deliver software that enables faster decision-making, improves operational awareness, and enhances mission effectiveness for Army organizations worldwide. 

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. 

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. 

If you're passionate about human-centered design, modern user experiences, and building software that directly supports U.S. Army operations, we'd love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Lead UX/UI design for next-generation software capabilities supporting U.S. Army modernization initiatives.  

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Technical Program Managers, Engineering Leads, Software Engineers, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity Specialists, and Army stakeholders to define user experience goals and design standards.  

• Conduct user research, interviews, workshops, and usability studies with Army personnel to understand mission workflows, operational challenges, and decision-making needs.  

• Translate complex operational processes into intuitive user journeys, task flows, information architectures, and interaction designs.  

• Design wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and production-ready user interface specifications.  

• Develop and maintain a scalable design system including reusable components, typography, color standards, accessibility guidelines, and interaction patterns.  

• Design intuitive interfaces that visualize operational data, geospatial information, Common Operating Pictures (COPs), task management, AI-assisted recommendations, and mission planning workflows.  

• Partner closely with Software Engineers to ensure designs are technically feasible, performant, and optimized for secure cloud-native applications.  

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.  

• Conduct usability testing with Army users and incorporate operational feedback into iterative design improvements.  

• Create UX artifacts including user personas, journey maps, workflow diagrams, storyboards, and design documentation.  

• Support customer demonstrations, executive briefings, pilot deployments, and operational evaluations through compelling interface prototypes and visualizations.  

• Help establish scalable UX practices, design standards, and reusable design assets that support future software development efforts.  

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.  

• 5+ years of experience as a UX/UI Designer, Product Designer, or similar role supporting complex software products.  

• Experience designing modern web-based applications using user-centered design principles.  

• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous operational requirements into intuitive user experiences.  

• Expertise with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or comparable design and prototyping tools.  

• Experience collaborating with Product Owners, Software Engineers, and cross-functional Agile teams.  

• Strong understanding of user-centered design, interaction design, visual design, accessibility, and responsive design principles.  

• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).  

• Strong visual design skills with exceptional attention to usability, clarity, consistency, and information hierarchy.  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting designs to technical teams and senior stakeholders.  

Desired Skills

• Experience designing software products for the Department of Defense or other federal government customers.  

• Familiarity with Army operations, Mission Command systems, Protection operations, or Command and Control applications.  

• Experience designing geospatial applications, Common Operating Pictures (COPs), GIS-enabled interfaces, operational dashboards, or map-centric workflows.  

• Experience designing user experiences for AI-enabled software applications, including decision support tools, generative AI capabilities, or intelligent workflow automation.  

• Familiarity with cloud-native software architectures, containerized applications, DevSecOps practices, and secure software delivery methodologies.  

• Experience collaborating closely with front-end engineers using React, TypeScript, or similar modern web technologies.  

• Understanding of secure software deployment environments including RMF, Authority to Operate (ATO), and IL5/IL6 environments.  

• Prior experience supporting operational military users, software fielding activities, or forward deployed engineering teams.  

Target salary range: $92,000 - 158,000

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. 

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Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

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