W2 - Programmer Analyst 3 (UI UX Design, WWW Consortium, wireframing, Prototyping, Figma) - Hybrid -

Close to Submissions on 5/1 at 10AM EST.

Interviews: MS Teams video interview with camera ON. Potential in person (Y/N) on coversheet

Duration: 1 year with possible extension

Position location: Lansing, MI. Hybrid Role with 2 days onsite from day 1 - Tuesday and Wednesday
Local and non-local candidates may apply. - MUST be willing to relocate.

Clear and concise communication skills required.

The UI/UX Analyst is responsible for establishing the overall application look and feel as well as
designing, communicating, and executing all user interface screens for each business
requirement. The UI/UX Analyst directs the overall user experience for interacting with the
delivered product. This role works closely with the Business Analyst and Technical Lead in the
delivery of solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.

Works directly with project team including business analysts, business owners, solution
architects, tech leads, developers, and QA to ensure understanding of the requirements,
functionality, size, scalability, and usability of the IT solution.
Works in conjunction with the Business Analyst to examine existing business processes
and systems to develop a full representation of the system's interface design and usability
by the business.
Participates in all requirement gathering meetings, Joint Application Modeling (JAM)
sessions, and/or brainstorm sessions with business owners to identify product usability
concerns and desires.
Examine and analyze current user(s) flow and process, pain points, and desires from a
usability and visual standpoint to deliver proper solutions.
Leads the overall visual design and usability of the product. Provides expertise and leads
the project team through applicable design patterns, screen layout decisions, and usability testing.
Serves as an advocate for the end user of the product, consistently working to improve
the overall design and usability of the delivered product, as the budget allows.
Creates sketches, wireframes, and mockups of user interface screens according to the
requirements/user stories that adhere to State of Michigan (SOM) Applications and Site
Standards as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Creates
high-fidelity functioning prototypes when applicable/feasible.
Reviews wireframes with the Business Analyst for business requirements and with
Technical Lead for technical feasibility before presenting wireframe solutions to the business.
Provides resources (checklist and toolsets) to assist the development team regarding
UI/UX best practices, established coding standards, and ADA vulnerability remediation.
Ensures conformance to the SOM Applications and Site Standards.
Performs usability testing to ensure conformance with UI/UX best practices.
Performs accessibility testing to ensure conformance to the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) requirements.
Creates and facilitates usability tests with the intended users of the product and iterates
screen designs accordingly.
Actively advises developers on accessibility requirements and vulnerability remediation.
Serve as liaison to DTMB Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) eMichigan team.