Design Lead — Human-Centered Design, Data.CMS.gov

Job overview

The Design Lead — Human-Centered Design, Data.CMS.gov role is remote from anywhere in the United States, excluding its territories. Salary is $120,000–$135,000 per year. Bixal is a consulting company supporting government and organizational efforts to improve services and experiences; this role supports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ public data platform. The lead guides research and design across the platform lifecycle, turning complex data discovery and access needs into intuitive, accessible experiences. The role coordinates research, maintains the design system, partners with engineering, and presents design rationale and findings to CMS stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Lead human-centered design activities
• plan and facilitate user research
• coordinate research clearance timelines
• translate findings into personas, journey maps, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and Figma designs
• maintain the design system
• lead visual QA and accessibility conformance
• partner with engineering
• present design rationale and research findings
• support content strategy and information architecture.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

design lead

human-centered design

ux research

data.cms.gov

cms

remote us

figma

design systems

accessibility

wcag 2.1 aa

user research

$120,000–$135,000/year

bixal

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flex hours, 401(k) matching, parental leave, medical, dental and vision benefits, flexible spending account, short-term disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.

Why this role

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least five years of human-centered design and user research experience for public-facing data websites, a relevant portfolio, and ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance. Position is contingent on contract award.

About the employer

Bixal is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.