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# Senior Design Experience Lead at Barbaricum

- **Company:** Barbaricum
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Posted:** 2025-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/barbaricum/jobs/4978512008

## Job description

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking a Senior Design Experience Lead (SDEL) to serve as the Government’s primary design thought partner and customer experience strategist under this Task Order.

The SDEL will bridge Outreach & Engagement, IT, Cybersecurity, and Data, driving innovation in how information, services, and experiences are delivered to the military community. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution—fostering human-centered design, guiding creative and brand strategy, interpreting customer feedback and user insights, and enabling modern, accessible, and data-informed customer experiences across digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as the program's principal design thought partner and customer-experience strategist.
- Bridge design, operations, and technology teams to align customer needs with IT, Cybersecurity, and Data initiatives.
- Lead strategic design and innovation initiatives for enterprise systems and government programs.
- Guide human-centered design processes, creative direction, and brand strategy to improve user experiences.
- Analyze user feedback and behavioral data to identify design and service improvements.
- Provide design vision and innovation strategies to senior leadership, program managers, and product owners that align with organizational objectives.
- Apply modern design and accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 / WCAG) to ensure inclusive, user-friendly experiences.
- Oversee UI/UX testing, evaluation, and optimization in agile website and application development environments.
- Develop UX strategies incorporating journey mapping, usability testing, and iterative design.
- Support enterprise-level initiatives, including mobile and web platforms, to enhance the delivery of services and information to the military community.

Required Qualifications:

- Active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance
- Minimum 5 years’ experience shaping and delivering strategic design, customer experience, and/or brand innovation initiatives for government or large-scale enterprise systems
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with human-centered design, analysis of user feedback and behavioral data, and/or creative / brand strategy
- Minimum 3 years’ experience providing design vision and innovation strategies to senior leadership, PMs, and product owners
- Minimum 3 years’ experience applying modern design practices and accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG) and managing UI/UX testing, journey mapping, and iterative design in agile environments

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Human-Centered Design, Business, or related field
- Experience interpreting user-centered data, digital performance metrics, or customer feedback to inform strategic goals
- Certifications in usability or UX design, human-centered design, project/program management (PMP / PgMP), or analytics/marketing

## EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

## About Barbaricum

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Barbaricum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business that provides innovative technology-enabled services, research, and mission support to U.S. Government clients, with a focus on national security.
- **Entity Type**: Private (SDVOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Washington, D.C., United States
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (founded by U.S. Army Veterans)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Government contracting, defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government agencies (DoD, Intelligence Community, etc.) — strictly B2G
- **Mission/purpose**: To transform U.S. Government approaches to complex problem sets by delivering innovative solutions, especially in support of National Security missions.

## Products & Services
Barbaricum operates as a services integrator rather than selling off-the-shelf products. Its major offerings include:
- **Cyber & Intelligence Services**: Data engineering, analytics, threat intelligence, identity governance, software development, and systems engineering for defense and intelligence customers.
- **Mission Support**: Acquisition management, program management, IT support, GIS analysis, help desk, and administrative services.
- **Research & Analysis**: Operations research, simulations, intelligence analysis, and strategic studies.
- **Technology-Enabled Solutions**: Cloud cybersecurity, zero trust architecture, and R&D through the Tampa-based Data Innovation Lab and CRADAs with academic institutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $15.7 million (LinkedIn, 2024 estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; key partners include U.S. government clients and academic institutions under Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs)
- **Growth Signals**: Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in its market by Inc. Magazine and GovCon; named a Top Workplace by Inc. Magazine and The Washington Post; global presence across five continents; 122 employees (with a slight -1.1% YoY decrease per LinkedIn); over 35% of workforce are current or former service members

## Competitive Advantages
- **SDVOSB status** provides preferential contracting opportunities with the U.S. government.
- **Certified quality and security**: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 20000-1, CMMI-SVC Maturity Level 3, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC Level 2 compliant.
- **Deep domain expertise**: Founded by Army veterans, with a workforce heavily composed of military veterans, enabling strong mission alignment.
- **Flat organizational structure** that encourages open idea sharing and quick decision-making.
- **Investment in R&D** via a dedicated Data Innovation Lab and strategic academic collaborations.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding capabilities in cybersecurity, zero trust, data analytics, and intelligence operations; deepening support for global national security missions; maintaining a culture of innovation while meeting evolving government requirements.
- **Growth direction**: Continue building repeat business and long-term partnerships with key clients; leverage SDVOSB advantages to capture new contracts.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes innovation, duty, empowerment, and balance. Described as a hands-on, all-inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to express ideas freely.
- **Work model**: Most roles appear to be on-site at various government client locations (Washington DC, Tampa, Omaha, Ft. Bragg, etc.) with some remote/hybrid possibilities depending on contract. Not fully remote as a default.
- **Notable perks**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief, gym membership reimbursement, paid federal holidays, military leave, DoD SkillBridge internships, and mentorship programs.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong focus on professional growth through certifications, training, and career pathways; open door policy; supportive of military/veteran transition.

## Sources
1. [Barbaricum About Page](https://barbaricum.com/about/)
2. [Barbaricum Home Page](https://barbaricum.com/)
3. [Barbaricum Careers Page](https://barbaricum.com/careers/)
4. [Barbaricum Job Board (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/barbaricum)
5. [Barbaricum LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/barbaricum)

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