Sr. UI/UX Designer I (6442)

As Sr. UI/UX Designer I, you’ll support a high-visibility, enterprise AI-enabled financial compliance initiative for the Department of War.  This mission-critical program modernizes financial system compliance and audit workflows across more than 180 systems. You will design intuitive, secure, and accessible user experiences that translate complex AI-driven analytics into actionable decision environments for financial leaders and compliance validators.

This is a remote role with preference for candidates local to the DMV area who can attend in-person meetings as required.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Design user-centered interfaces for AI-enabled compliance dashboards and analytics tools
• Translate complex financial and technical workflows into intuitive, low-friction user experiences
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterative prototyping with government stakeholders
• Develop wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes aligned to secure DoW environments
• Partner with Full Stack Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Data Engineers, and Financial SMEs to ensure cohesive product delivery
• Advocate for clarity, usability, and adoption across highly regulated operational environments

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active Secret clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, UX, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of UI/UX design experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating modern web application design
• Experience designing data-heavy dashboards, analytics platforms, or compliance systems
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
• Experience conducting user testing and applying human-centered design methodologies
• Familiarity designing within secure or regulated environments

SALARY RANGE:  $115,000 - $124,000 

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses