The Role Design and develop enterprise UX/UI experiences for federal planning and analytics products. Responsibilities include user research, wireframing, prototyping, design-system maintenance, front-end development with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, accessibility compliance, usability testing, customer demonstrations, and defect resolution. The role collaborates with SAC developers and federal budget experts to create data-dense planning interfaces and custom widgets. Summary Generated by Built In SMX is seeking a creative and technically skilled UX/UI Design Engineer to join our innovative Solutions team. The successful candidate will design and build intuitive user experiences for our SMX federal planning and analytics products built on SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), AWS and other platforms. This hands-on role spans user research, prototyping, and front-end development, working closely with SAC developers and federal budget subject matter experts. You will work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where knowledge sharing and mentorship are key to our collective success. This role is remote supporting a Washington, DC based customer and requires a federal clearance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct user research with customers and/or functional SMEs and translate findings into UI requirements. Create wireframes, mock-ups, and high-fidelity prototypes in UX/UI Design tools (e.g. Figma), and maintain a reusable design system. Build front-end components, including SAC analytic applications and custom widgets, using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Design data-dense planning interfaces such as input forms, data grids, approval workflows, and dashboards. Ensure designs meet Section 508 accessibility standards and perform well at enterprise data volumes. Support customer demos, usability testing, and defect resolution during implementation.
Required Skills & Experience:
Ability to obtain Secret clearance (i.e. U.S. Citizenship) Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience designing and developing UI/UX for enterprise web applications, especially financial planning applications. Expert proficiency in Figma, including prototyping and design systems (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, Trello, etc). Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for building UI components. Portfolio demonstrating both design work and delivered front-end code. Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with technical and functional teams. Desired Skills & Experience Federal budgeting or financial planning experience (e.g., budget formulation, spend plans, budget execution) SAP Analytics Cloud or custom widget development Planning tool experience (e.g., OneStream, Anaplan, Oracle Hyperion) Experience in SDLC and Agile practices including writing and executing test plans and cases AG Grid or other enterprise data grid experience # LI-SA1 #CJPOST The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary for this position is: $115,700 — $160,600 USD At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e.
H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1
CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer). Read Full Description Skills Required Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience designing and developing UI/UX for enterprise web applications, especially financial planning applications Expert proficiency in Figma, including prototyping and design systems Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for building UI components Portfolio demonstrating both design work and delivered front-end code Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with technical and functional teams Federal budgeting or financial planning experience SAP Analytics Cloud or custom widget development experience Planning tool experience with OneStream, Anaplan, or Oracle Hyperion Experience with SDLC and Agile practices, including writing and executing test plans and cases AG Grid or other enterprise data grid experience SMX Compensation & Benefits Highlights The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SMX and has not been reviewed or approved by SMX. About This Summary Fair & Transparent Compensation — Salary ranges are publicly listed on many postings and a pay transparency statement clarifies how location, contract, and credentials influence offers. This visibility helps set clear expectations around compensation. Leave & Time Off Breadth — About four weeks of PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays are highlighted in careers materials. Paid military leave on some roles further expands time‑off coverage. Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% and immediate vesting is called out in role descriptions. Traditional and Roth options support long‑term savings. Learn more about SMX's Compensation & Benefits → SMX Insights What's It Like to Work at SMX? SMX Culture & Values SMX Career Growth & Development What's the Work-Life Balance Like at SMX? SMX Leadership & Management SMX Company Growth, Stability & Outlook View all jobs at SMX View SMX Profile Report Job
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