Monday, May 14, 2007

IED, UID, whatever

Usability Design/Test Analyst
Location: US-MD-Woodlawn
Job Category: Information Technology

Purpose:
TEKsystems is seeking an Human Factors/Usability Design Analyst to provide User-Centered Design support to project teams within a large government agency. This includes the ability to analyze user needs, assist in requirements definition, and design and conduct usability testing.

Job Requirements:
-11 Years of IT experience and 14 without an IT degree
-Bachelors degree or higher in Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors Engineering, Visual Design, Instructional Systems Design, or similar.
-Direct Interaction/Interface design experience including User-Centered Methods and User Analysis
-Experience designing and conducting formative and summative usability tests in both formal and informal settings
-Understanding of Requirements Definition process
-Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
-Excellent written and verbal skills

Additional desired skills include:

-Direct experience with consulting to Federal agencies.
-Thorough understanding of iterative software development methods
-Experience with contextual inquiry methods.
-Experience with Section 508 compliance