Product Designer

US-MA-Bedford

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Req #: 6315
Type: Full Time
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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

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				Overview:

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Product Designer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander's scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF's larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed.

This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

Responsibilities:

The Product Designer provides design expertise in support of user-centered digital products and services, applying a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of product design principles. This role emphasizes agile and lean philosophies, user-centered design, and design thinking methodologies to deliver effective and accessible solutions.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

User Research and Analysis

* Plan and lead user research efforts, including user interviews and usability testing.
* Develop user personas, service blueprints, problem statements, and user flows to guide design decisions.
* Leverage team feedback to refine and improve user insights and design direction.

Design Process and Execution

* Employ a highly efficient and iterative design process.
* Brainstorm and prototype information architecture, including navigation for flexible and content-rich layouts.
* Create mockups and prototypes that account for the entire product lifecycle-from initial requirements through to final implementation.
* Deliver detailed UI prototypes, mockups, and design specifications that are ready for development.

Design Systems and Standards

* Work within existing design systems, UI component libraries, and style guidelines.
* Design with an understanding of browser sizes, device capabilities, and functional requirements.
* Ensure adherence to web standards and UI/UX best practices.

Collaboration and Implementation

* Work closely with developers to ensure that designs are accurately implemented.
* Negotiate and articulate design decisions thoughtfully, maintaining openness to feedback and discussion.
* Communicate design intent effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Additional Duties

* Perform other product design and documentation tasks as assigned to support the overall design and delivery of digital solutions.

Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor or Masters degree in a related field

Years of experience: At least 3 years of experience in the respective technical discipline and the DoD

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB

Onsite: Position is 100% on-site

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