Job: Usability Analyst
SAS is offering an entry-level opportunity for a Usability Analyst in Cary, NC.
As a member of the Solutions & Analytics Usability team, this person will design, prototype, and document SAS product user interfaces. The duties of this position will include producing wire frame UI concepts and detailed UI design specifications; supporting usability evaluations; ensuring user interface consistency within a multi-application suite; creating and maintaining usability standards; evaluating new technology, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Essential
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, or related field.
* User interface design experience.
Additional
* Knowledge of design aesthetics and specifications.
* Good user-centered design knowledge and skills.
* Ability to translate user needs into functional requirements and use cases.
* Communication and presentation skills necessary to present, explain, negotiate, and monitor design solutions.
* Ability to produce UI prototypes of various fidelities with different prototyping tools.
* Ability to work effectively with system architects, GUI developers, and product managers.
* Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments.
Preferences
* Advanced degree in Computer Science, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, or related field.
* User interface design experience on web applications.
* Experience designing web applications using Web 2.0 interaction techniques and technology.
* Experience applying 508 accessibility standards to web applications.
Additional Information
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant’s education, skills and experience.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received.
Applications should be submitted online; use job # 08001099.
