UI/UX Designer (Remote)

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

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, 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 role will lead user experience and interface design for the new Regulated Garbage (RG) Module, transforming complex, manual, paper‑based workflows into intuitive, accessible, and user‑centered digital experiences within CTIS‑M.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. 

The UI/UX Designer will collaborate 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 that comply with USDA, APHIS, Section 508 accessibility standards, and federal digital design best practices. This position will actively participate in Agile sprints, contribute to user story refinement, produce design artifacts for Azure DevOps, and ensure that all implemented interfaces support usability, accessibility, and mission‑critical workflow requirements. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Essential Job Functions

User Experience & Interface Design

• Create wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high‑fidelity UI designs using Figma.
• Translate Regulated Garbage (RG) workflows into intuitive, user‑friendly interfaces for CTIS‑M, including 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 & Workflow Mapping

• Use Miro to create user journeys, workflow diagrams, personas, and interaction models.
• Conduct usability analysis and iterate designs based on user feedback, testing outcomes, and stakeholder review.
• Validate that workflows align with SOW‑defined processes such as inspection logging, direct observation, RG incident reporting, and digital form‑based workflows.
• Lead customer-facing design walkthroughs to present UI workflows and gather external stakeholder feedback.

Agile Delivery & 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 support team alignment, clarify design intent, and validate workflow feasibility.

Implementation Support

• Work closely with developers to ensure correct implementation of UI/UX designs throughout the sprint.
• Provide clarifications on design specifications and intended user workflows during development and user acceptance testing.
• Validate usability, accessibility, and accuracy of implemented screens and workflows before release.

Minimum Experience, Education & Skills

• Professional experience designing enterprise-grade web applications.
• Advanced proficiency with Figma and modern UX/UI design methodologies.
• Experience with 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, HCI, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Security Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must meet all Federal suitability requirements

Good to Have – But Not Required

• Experience designing for 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.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of 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/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.  

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. 

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