Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA seeking a Usability Researcher 3.Essential Functions:

　　Usability Researcher 3 will conduct B2B UX research on one or all of the following types of audiences - individual employees, People leaders (execs, senior leaders, managers), IT Admins/Managers, and HR / Data analysts

　　Work directly with Design and Product Management partners on key priority design projects from early-stage foundational user research to iterative design evaluations

　　Perform ongoing UX Health studies to evaluate if design-built experiences are at the appropriate level for release to engineering

　　Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as moderated and unmoderated interviews, group discussions, and surveys

　　As a Usability Researcher 3, you will derive insights from quantitative and qualitative data, complementing other research that you will conduct on your own or in partnership with other researchers and stakeholders

　　Work priorities aligned directly to needs of design team first with guidance from Viva Insights UXR and Principal UXR Manager, in partnership with the Viva Insights Design team

　　An advanced degree in HCI (Human-Computer Interaction), Market Research, Human Factors, Psychology, or a related field with a strong emphasis on research techniques and understanding humans/designing technology to meet their needs, or a BA/BS in one of these fields with significant industry experience

　　5-7 years of hands-on research and/or product planning experience, with demonstrated skill in collecting and analyzing human behavioral data to improve plans and UX in a technology industry setting

　　Qualitative early-stage foundational research experience to understand and build out user role needs, jobs to be done, and challenges

　　Qualitative evaluative research experience and UX Health research (e.g. Heuristic Reviews, Experience Reviews, iterative Usability testing)

　　Business To Business research experience is a key requirement in this role

　　You are eager to learn and understand about user audiences, their behaviors, context(s) and motivations - across all phases of the customer lifecycle and user journey

　　Can demonstrate strong empathy for these users while balancing the vision and constraints of stakeholders

　　Experience working in a fast-paced technology environment that requires independent time management, task prioritization, and flexibility

　　Experience building strong collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders

　　Track record of operating independently, embracing ambiguity, demonstrating creativity, being detail-oriented, and delivering results in a highly organized manner

　　Verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal partnering skills

　　The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

　　We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

　　Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

　　This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

　　Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

　　Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:50.00Maximum Compensation:65.00