UI/UX Project Lead (PeopleSoft)

About

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Ideal Candidate

• 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