Job Description
Job ID: 2058409
Type: 12-month contract to start
Location: Houston, Texas
Schedule: 5 days a week onsite
Overview: Drive business strategy by conducting generative and evaluative research to build a baseline understanding of the users current state and to identify opportunities - sometimes obvious, other times requiring strong insight capabilities.You will also work with project teams to define the value potential of an opportunity and develop potential solutions.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop research strategies that will not only answer known questions but may reveal previously unidentified factors that should be considered.
• Design and conduct generative and evaluative research.
• Collect, store, and steward qualitative and quantitative data.
• Communicate, influence, and collaborate with stakeholders and project teams.
• Adapt and flex to dynamic project needs and priorities.
• Scope problems and objectives that may not be clear to stakeholders and project teams.
• Advocate and evangelize to teams who are not yet familiar with UX design and research.
Qualifications
• Experience leading substantial qualitative and mixed methods research projects.
• Understanding of, and interest in, various UX research methodologies including user interviews, work shadows, focus groups, usability tests and more.
• Have work samples which demonstrates your research process and methods as well as your ability to clearly convey your findings
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems
Job Tags
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