Project Lead UI/UX (PeopleSoft) (m/w/d)

Job DescriptionJob Description

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 12 month contract, with possible extension

W-2 or 1099

No C2C, visa transfers, or sponsorship

The DNA Group is seeking a UI/UX Project Lead (PeopleSoft) to support digital hiring experience transformation initiatives for the District of Columbia. In this role, you will lead end-to-end UX/UI design efforts to improve hiring processes and systems for both internal and external users. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, PeopleSoft experts, and government stakeholders to design, test, and implement user-centered solutions. This role requires strong project management, human-centered design expertise, and the ability to drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

Overview Requirements:

Lead end-to-end UX/UI design and implementation for digital hiring experience improvements. Support large-scale transformation initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, agencies, and departments. Utilize existing research and gather new data to inform system redesign and improvements. Facilitate cross-departmental workshops to map business processes and align with user needs and system capabilities. Conduct usability testing to identify pain points for job applicants and hiring staff. Create site maps, flow diagrams, storyboards, and wireframes to improve user experience and information architecture. Collaborate with PeopleSoft experts to prioritize and implement system enhancements. Apply UI style guides to create visual designs and ensure consistency across platforms. Lead implementation of UX/UI improvements in collaboration with OCTO and HR stakeholders. Monitor performance metrics and help achieve defined impact targets. Support development and implementation of digital service delivery improvements. Communicate complex UX concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Develop and present documentation, visual designs, and project updates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in User Experience, Design, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 10+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, human-centered design, or digital product development. Strong expertise in UX research, prototyping, testing, and iterative design. Experience managing complex digital design and implementation projects, preferably in a government environment. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency with design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Miro, Adobe tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with PeopleSoft systems. Familiarity with HTML.

Required Experience:

Project Planning, Coordination, and Monitoring: 10 years (Required)

Leading Projects and Ensuring Compliance with Standards and Procedures: 10 years (Required)

Creative Direction and Design: 10 years (Required)

Brand Strategy and Storytelling: 7 years (Required)

Web and Mobile UI/UX Design: 7 years (Required)

UI/UX for Human Services Applications: 7 years (Required)

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience: Required

Availability to work onsite four days per week: Required

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Team-oriented - collaborates effectively across departments, agencies, and stakeholders

People-oriented - passionate about improving user experiences for diverse audiences

Adaptable/flexible - thrives in fast-paced, evolving project environments

Detail-oriented - ensures accuracy in design, research, and implementation

Achievement-oriented - driven to deliver impactful and measurable user experience improvements

Autonomous/Independent - capable of leading initiatives with minimal supervision

Innovative - challenges the status quo and develops creative solutions

High stress tolerance - comfortable managing large-scale transformation initiatives

The DNA Group maintains a drug free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug-testing, where applicable, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.