Job Title: Usability Engineer-New JerseyJob Number: 10005ICJob Category: Business ConsultingPrimary Location: USA-NJ: NEW JERSEY-WEST ORANGESchedule: Full-timeJob Type: RegularEmployee Status: RegularTravel: Yes, 75% of the time Job Posting: 2010-Apr-16 DescriptionThe position of Usability Engineer will be an integral member of CSC's award winning User Experience group within the Systems Integration & Development practice, and contributes to solutions serving commercial and government clients.

CSC ranks in the Top 5 leading IT services providers in FORTUNE's "World's Most Admired Companies.

" Responsibilities: We are looking for a Web-savvy individual who can plan and execute usability techniques throughout the user experience project lifecycle for Web-based solutions.

This Usability Engineer will be responsible for: Gathering, reviewing, and prioritizing project requirements in collaboration with business and technical teams Defining user needs, preferences, and behaviors through qualitative and quantitative research/analysis Documenting usability goals, recommendations and standards/guidelines at appropriate intervals in the project lifecycle Designing and prototyping user interfaces (typically in HTML) Conducting remote and onsite usability testing at various points in the design process (and post-launch) Collaborating with creative teams and Web developers to build the front-end interface Providing close attention to detail in quality reviews to ensure proper integration of the UI with back-end functionality Conducting usability (heuristic) evaluations and presenting results as a finished report and/or in PowerPoint presentations Supporting sales teams and representing CSC's usability capabilities to potential or current clients Collaborating with the rest of the user experience group to expand, evolve and update techniques, work products and deliverables to reflect latest trends and best practices.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following is the generic description of this position: Essential Job Functions Gathers business requirements through a variety of techniques (eg work sessions and interviews) and facilitates design workshops (Business).

Builds case for action and helps to obtain buy-in from executive sponsors of the mission, vision and strategy and case for action (Business).

Assists with the development of conceptual business model views and high-level and detailed business process designs to the elementary business process (EBP) level and derived logical process (DLP) level (Business).

Develops the required work products for the business process and application domains of change (Methdology).

Leads a team of 3-5 resources (company, client, and third-party resources), in your area of expertise, to conclusion of a project phase (Management).

Assists in prototyping business applications to ensure accuracy in design and applicability to user requirements (Technical).

Establishes credibility at all levels within the client and builds problem-solving partnerships with the clients and colleagues (Relationship Management).

Understands the sales process, its information and support requirements, and assists business developers in identifying or qualifying leads (Leverage).

Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel (Leadership).

QualificationQualifications: The ideal candidate for the role of Usability Engineer will offer a unique blend of experience, skills and education, such as: Experience: 6-8 years in UI design (should include 4-5 years of Web-specific UI design) HTML/CSS expertise required Experience with iRise or other visualization tools strongly preferred Dreamweaver MX experience preferred Creation of interaction design prototypes in multiple formats/media Familiar with latest usability testing tools/technology required Experience designing and testing for ADA/Section 508 compliance Seasoned facilitator of focus groups and user testing sessions Familiar with various techniques and best practices for qualitative and quantitative analysis Strong business writing skills (e.

g., persuasive writing, analytical documentation and reports) Cross-industry exposure Exposure to global solutions with multilingual components Active member of associations Skills & Key Attributes: Web-savvy, analytical, detail oriented, strong presentation and writing skills, comfortable with fast-paced environment & deadline-oriented work.

Education: BS Human Factors Engineering or related field (e.

g., Computer-Human Interaction, Cognitive Psychology) Optional: Has been published on UE topics Has presented as UE expert at industry conferences Multilingual UE Certification or other graduate level work Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or related field preferred Five or more years of consulting experience with business analysis, design, and redesign Experience working with CSC Catalyst and/or equivalent client-mandated methodology Experience working with techniques and approaches for business process design Experience working with techniques and approaches for test planning and execution Other Qualifications One to two years of additional relevant experience in one or more business or industry specialty areas Good workflow analysis and business process integration skills Good communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment Ability to devise creative business solutions Ability to convey a strong presence, professional image, and deal confidently with complex business problems Willingness to travel Remote Work Location Authorized: No Relocation Assistance: Not Available Clearance Level: None

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