Usability Engineer

CSC has been a consistent performer in the global information technology market for more than 40 years because of the balance and business diversity it maintains in its service offerings, geographic reach and industry markets. Our stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol CSC. Founded in 1959, we were the first software company listed on the NYSE.

Usability Engineer

Special Considerations:
Relocation Assistance Not Available.

Principal Duties and Essential Job Functions:
Computer Sciences Corporation, one of the world's leading information technology services providers, helps organizations achieve business results through the adroit use of technology. Since its formation in 1959, CSC has earned a customer-centric reputation for developing and managing solutions specifically tailored to each client's needs. No other company offers the same range of professional services and global reach as CSC does in areas such as e-business strategies and technologies, management consulting, information systems consulting and integration, application software, and IT and business process outsourcing. The position of Usability Engineer will be an integral member of CSC?s netXperience group that specializes in User Experience disciplines and contributes to solutions serving commercial, non-profit and government clients. Responsibilities: We are looking for a Web-savvy individual who can plan and execute usability techniques throughout the user experience project lifecycle for Web-based solutions. This Usability Engineer will be responsible for: Gathering, reviewing, and prioritizing project requirements in collaboration with business and technical teams Defining user needs, preferences, and behaviors through qualitative and quantitative research/analysis Documenting usability goals, recommendations and standards/guidelines at appropriate intervals in the project lifecycle Designing and prototyping user interfaces (typically in HTML) Conducting remote and onsite usability testing at various points in the design process (and post-launch) Collaborating with creative teams and Web developers to build the front-end interface Providing close attention to detail in quality reviews to ensure proper integration of the UI with back-end functionality Conducting usability (heuristic) evaluations and presenting results as a finished report and/or in PPT presentations Supporting sales teams and representing CSC?s usability capabilities to potential or current clients Collaborating with the rest of the user experience group to expand, evolve and update techniques, work products and deliverables to reflect latest trends and best practices.

Basic Qualifications:
6-8 years in UI design (should include 4-5 years of Web-specific UI design) HTML/CSS expertise required Dreamweaver MX experience preferred Creation of interaction design prototypes in multiple formats/media Familiar with latest usability testing tools/technology required Experience designing and testing for ADA/Section 508 compliance Seasoned facilitator of focus groups and user testing sessions Familiar with various techniques and best practices for qualitative and quantitative analysis Strong business writing skills (e.g., persuasive writing, analytical documentation and reports) Cross-industry exposure Exposure to global solutions with multilingual components Active member of associations BS Human Factors Engineering or related field (e.g., Computer-Human Interaction, Cognitive Psychology)

Requisition Number: 2006CS-MJJUTH164035IL33

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