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Join to apply for the UX Researcher role at Experis Join to apply for the UX Researcher role at Experis Position: UX Researcher Location: Washington, DC (metro accessible) Duration: 5 week contract Hybrid: 2 days/week onsite About The Role We are seeking a seasoned UX Researcher to lead a focused user research initiative supporting the modernization of two key HR systems. This role is central to gathering early user feedback through structured focus groups and translating insights into actionable recommendations for system design and experience improvements. Key Responsibilities Research Planning & Design Define clear learning goals and research objectives aligned with project outcomes. Develop session scripts, discussion guides, and in-session polling activities. Coordinate logistics for focus groups. Moderation & Data Collection Lead and moderate all focus group sessions using Microsoft Teams. Ensure sessions are recorded and leverage Client's AI tools for transcription and data collation. Apply best practices in qualitative research to elicit meaningful insights. Analysis & Reporting Synthesize findings across all sessions into structured reports for each HR system. Prepare an executive summary and presentation tailored for senior management. Highlight user pain points, opportunities for improvement, and design recommendations. Required Qualifications Proven experience conducting UX research in enterprise or institutional settings. Strong moderation and interview skills, with the ability to guide conversations and probe effectively. Expertise in focus group facilitation, qualitative data analysis, and reporting. Familiarity with remote research tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Miro, Dovetail, etc.). Experience working with AI-assisted data collation tools is a plus. Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially in delivering insights to non-design stakeholders. Core Competencies: Empathy & User-Centered Thinking – Ability to understand diverse user needs and translate them into actionable insights. Analytical Rigor – Skilled in identifying patterns, themes, and implications from qualitative data. Stakeholder Engagement – Comfortable interacting with cross-functional teams and presenting to leadership. Attention to Detail – High standards for documentation, reporting, and deliverable quality. Time Management – Ability to deliver all research activities within a tight 5-week timeline. Deliverables: Research plan and session materials Moderated focus group sessions (recorded) Collated and analyzed data Two system-specific reports Executive summary and presentation deck Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Experis by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “User Experience Researcher” roles. Washington, DC $95,000.00-$105,000.00 6 days ago Washington, DC $80,000.00-$100,000.00 1 month ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area 18 hours ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $150,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago User Interaction/User Experience Designer Washington, DC $80,000.00-$128,000.00 6 days ago Sr. User Experience (UX) Designer - Hybrid/Remote Washington, DC $110,000.00-$135,000.00 1 day ago Senior Digital Strategist & UX Researcher Washington Highlands, MD $90,000.00-$120,000.00 2 days ago Reston, VA $108,900.00-$147,300.00 2 days ago User Interface/User Experience Designer - Senior Arlington, VA $163,000.00-$269,500.00 1 day ago User Interaction/User Experience Designer - Senior Arlington, VA $138,800.00-$239,900.00 1 week ago Senior Digital Strategist - Brand & UX Researcher Washington, DC $90,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago McLean, VA $146,000.00-$218,000.00 3 days ago FLEX Manager E2E Experience Design, US and Canada McLean, VA $85,000.00-$150,000.00 2 days ago User Experience Designer/Service Designer User Experience Designer/Service Designer (Senior) Usability/Human Factors Engineer - Level 2 (AE25051509XSE) Usability/Human Factors Engineer Level 2 (BT) Annapolis Junction, MD $140,000.00-$174,000.00 3 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr