Trilogy Federal provides financial management, information technology (IT) consulting, program management services, and strategic consulting to federal agencies. Trilogy has an extensive history helping federal clients achieve their most ambitious business modernization and optimization goals with the ability to deliver targeted subject matter expertise and full life cycle support.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Senior Human Factors Engineer
to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of human factors research, industry trends, and state-of-the-art methodologies. This role requires a proactive individual who can apply their extensive knowledge to evaluate, design, and improve products and processes, ensuring they are user-centric and meet the highest standards of usability and safety. Please note this position is contingent upon award.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of human factors research and evaluation strategies to support the design and assessment of products and processes.
- Utilize advanced knowledge of human factors engineering and ergonomics to identify potential design improvements, minimize negative impacts, and enhance overall user experience.
- Actively participate in live demo calls, providing thoughtful suggestions and reacting adaptively to participant feedback during user sessions.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to articulate human factors issues, propose solutions, and advocate for user-centered design principles.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including team members and end users, about human factors considerations, both formally in presentations and informally in discussions.
- Ensure all product designs and processes comply with relevant standards and best practices in human factors engineering (HFE).
- Apply SAFe Lean Agile principles and practices to foster an environment of continuous improvement, drive value, and sustain organizational change through the empowerment of high-performing Agile teams.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in human factors engineering, with a proven track record of applying research findings and industry trends to real-world applications.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting evaluations, devising strategies, and suggesting redesigns to improve product usability and process efficiency.
- Strong ability to visualize and predict the impacts of design changes on various user groups.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey human factors considerations to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable standards and human factors engineering methods.
- Experience with implementing SAFe’s Lean Agile principles and practices in a professional setting.
- The ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- Detailed understanding of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Project) and their features/functions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
- Deep experience with creating executive-level documentation and reports.
- Detailed understanding IT System Development Life Cycle, Agile, or SAFe concepts.
- Ability to interface well with end-users and senior client stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative virtual environment.
- Detail-oriented consulting approach, with client service focus.
- Self-starter able to work independently and within a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Human Factors Engineering or Professional Ergonomics.
- Experience in healthcare.
- Proficiency in using human factors engineering software and tools.
- Experience with systems such as NASA Task Load Index (TLX), System Usability Scale (SUS), Post-Study Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ), Health Information Technology Usability Evaluation Scale (ITUEs), CPRS/VISTA, Oracle Millennium, TermMed, Symedical, VA SNOMED Extension (VSE), Health Level 7 (HL7), and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR).
- VA or VHA experience
Benefits (including but not limited to):
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Optional FSA
- Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage
- Pet insurance
- Monthly phone and internet stipend
- Tuition and training reimbursement
$120,000 - $140,000 a yearThis range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as Trilogy Federal conducts an individual equity review for every candidate based on experience, location, education, industry experience, and comparisons to internal pay bands. In addition to salary, Trilogy offers robust benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401(k) match, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a very supportive work/life balance.
Regarding remote positions, Trilogy Federal is only able to offer virtual employment in the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
Trilogy Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Apply for this job
