At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
We Are:
Accenture Federal Services (AFS), helping our federal clients tackle their toughest challenges while unleashing their fullest potential…and then some. What makes our approach so unique? Operating from the nation’s capital, we bring together commercial innovation and leading-edge technologies to deliver an integrated and interactive experience that far exceeds expectations. Our passion meets purpose! Through our diverse culture and inclusive thinking, we embrace our employees' ideas taking them from concept to practical solutions. We are inherently a learning organization, staying sharp by providing abundant training and ongoing opportunities for development. Are you ready to learn and grow in a career while making a difference?
You Are:
A creative problem solver, skilled in the team sport of crafting solutions that are smart, simple and lovable. Can you connect with research-driven insights and create good outcomes that put people, their needs and experiential barriers at the heart? Can you operate with empathy for people affected by your work? How about the clients, strategists, and developers you’ll be partnering with? If you are passionate about creating the connective fabric that ties our services to the solutions we provide for clients, then this is the job for you.
The Work:
- Design for a variety of projects under the guidance of a design lead.
- Apply Human Centered Design principles to the creation of Web and digital experiences for primarily government clients.
- Work closely with both external clients and internal cross-functional teams on projects that range from a few weeks to a few months in length.
Here's What You Need:
- 3+ years' experience delivering interface design solutions for various clients.
- 3+ years' using Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on XD; Sketch; InVision; Axure; Abstract; Mural.
- Demonstrate advanced wireframing and prototyping abilities. Drive the creation of concept sketches, static wireframes, annotated wireframes, platform-built prototypes, code-built prototypes as relevant.
- Demonstrate an advanced ability to drive complex principles of human-centered design as well as user interface & interaction design principles.
- Drive the planning, execution, & synthesis of user research and/or usability testing. Uncover and share compelling insights.
- Drive persona, archetype, or mindset development, user journey/flow creation, and task analysis, with intermediate experience.
- Understand fundamental principles of information architecture, demonstrate ability to create simple constructs, and guide users through card sorts or testing.
- Have practical experience with usability testing.
- Support planning, designing, facilitating, and synthesizing workshops. Learn a range of methods for co-creation. Facilitate at a table of diverse participants. Own synthesis to drive outcomes.
- Demonstrated written, oral, presentation + time and task management skills.
- Ability to provide clear, articulate rationale for design choices and approach.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Bonus Points:
- Master's Degree.
- Familiarity with Agile methodology. Ability to work in iterative product design cycles.
- Understanding of design systems with experience in application UI design.
- Understanding of various technology platforms – Salesforce, ServiceNow, PEGA, etc. - that support user experiences.
- Demonstrable understanding of technical (HTML/CSS/Javascript), creative and development project lifecycles.
Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York or Washington state as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.
Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role:
California: $82,400 - $154,800
Colorado: $82,400 - $133,700
New York: $76,300 - $154,800
Washington: $87,800 - $142,300
What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
