What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human-Centered Design (HCD) Specialist position at STI Federal?
Chippewa Government Solutions, a subsidiary of Sault Tribe, Inc. ("STI Federal"), is part of the growing federal contracting division established to drive economic growth and uplift the quality of life for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Founded in 2020, STI Federal operates as the independent business arm of the Sault Tribe, creating opportunities to expand Tribal enterprises and enhance the lives of its members. We strive to lead impactful federal contracting efforts through STI Federal, fostering meaningful growth and delivering exceptional service to our government partners.
We have an opportunity for you to use your design skills in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to improve the way healthcare is delivered, as well as extend access to quality healthcare for Veterans nationwide.
Role Overview:
You will combine your expertise in data visualization, deck design, and human-centered design thinking to support to effectively communicate complex information to executive leadership. In this role, you will execute visual communications projects and help deliver on these time-sensitive reports and briefings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct qualitative research to derive insights and inform design decisions.
- Apply human-centered design and design thinking methodologies in project workflows.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagements to gather input for pilot designs and research activities.
- Analyze user data using statistical methods and tools like SAS.
- Present findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders and teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of experience
- Ability to conduct qualitative research and derive insights from data
- Experience with statistical methodologies for user research
- Knowledge of human-centered design methodology or design thinking principles
- Ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and team members, to gather information for pilot design and selection
- Effective communication skills to convey research findings and insights
- Experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS)
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytic thinking to interpret data and make informed decisions
- Flexibility to incorporate feedback and iterate on designs
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to be a self-starter, pay strict attention to detail, and multitask across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Possession of excellent verbal and written skills, including communicating presentations to internal and external professionals at all levels
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, education, and skills relevant to the role.
STI Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
STI Federal participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link for more information: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000
