About Barbaricum

Barbaricum is a fast-growing government contractor specializing in Defense and National Security. Founded in 2008, we provide cutting-edge support across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications. With headquarters in Washington, DC, and offices in Tampa, Bedford, and Dayton, our global team tackles the Nation’s most complex challenges with a commitment to innovation and collaboration.

We partner with the private sector, academia, and industry leaders to deliver the latest technologies and top-tier talent to our federal customers. Our vibrant culture fosters diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Position: Senior Project Manager

Location: Department of Defense (DoD), Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO)
Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret (must obtain TS/SCI with scope).

Join us in supporting the DoD’s mission to accelerate adoption of data, analytics, and AI. This role focuses on ensuring AI/ML solutions prioritize user experience to maximize usability, adoption, and mission impact.

You will work with the Search Portfolio, maintaining applications like GAMECHANGER, Contract Search, and JBook Search on the Advana platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead agile development processes, emphasizing iterative design and solutions.
• Translate user research into actionable workflows and interface requirements.
• Create high-quality designs: wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, and flow diagrams.
• Rapidly iterate on designs and test AI/ML tools for usability and effectiveness.
• Analyze and visualize user activity using tools like Qlik or Tableau.
• Conduct user research (interviews, usability tests, surveys) to refine designs.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to define product goals and end-user needs.
• Identify opportunities to enhance mission workflows with AI solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility required).
• Bachelor’s degree + 7–10 years of experience OR Master’s degree + 5 years of experience.
• Expertise in usability testing: test plans, wireframes, facilitation, and results analysis.
• Proficiency in creating wireframes, prototypes, and task flow diagrams.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with end-users and stakeholders.
• Prior experience conducting user interviews and contextual inquiries.
• Familiarity with user tracking tools like Matomo and data visualization platforms.

Preferred:

• Certification in Usability/UX (e.g., Certified Usability Analyst - CUA).

Why Join Barbaricum?

• Work at the forefront of AI and data-driven innovation for national defense.
• Collaborate in a diverse, dynamic team environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Be part of a company shaping mission-critical solutions with cutting-edge technologies.

For more information, visit our website: www.barbaricum.com.

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