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Senior User Research Analyst

McLean, VA, USFull-time$120k–$160k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorshipUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Conducts interviews, surveys, and user testing to identify mission user needs and translate them into clear user stories and technical requirements for AI and Computer Vision tools.

Role type

Senior User Research Analyst (Defense/Aerospace)

Builds

User-facing Computer Vision tools and AI-based capabilities for government decision makers and operators.

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Computer Vision, AI

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Qualitative and quantitative user research, Moderated user interviews, Survey generation, Customer persona development, User story writing, Technical requirements documentation, User testing, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interactions (HCI)

Preferred skills

Artificial intelligence, Computer vision, Overhead satellite imagery, Start-up market identification

Technologies

Computer Vision, AI, Satellite Imagery

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and build a roster of users of imagery; Conduct survey and interview-based research to identify user needs and translate them into product opportunities; Identify trends and behaviors among users of imagery and create customer profiles and user stories; Identify potential users of Computer Vision-based capabilities and develop strategies for reaching them; Conduct tests of prototype capabilities with customers to build out technical requirements; Conduct user research for a range of AI-based capabilities; Design and conduct research projects as directed; Understand business objectives and develop models to achieve them; Develop metrics to track progress; Communicate project progress and develop strategies to overcome obstacles.