Remote Research and Design Lead

Summary

Join our growing team of public interest technologists as the Research & Design Lead, leading cross-functional teams to drive user-centered solutions and address data-related challenges in public health interventions.

Requirements

• Expertise in human-centered design and systems thinking
• Proven experience leading large research and design teams
• Skilled in DesignOps and ResearchOps, optimizing both design and research processes to enhance team efficiency
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams tackling complex data challenges
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Experience in cross-functional teams using modern practices like product management, lean-agile engineering, and data science

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, including service designers, researchers, product designers, and content designers, fostering collaboration and high performance
• Develop and implement a cohesive research and design strategy centered on enhancing data interoperability and real-time public health responses
• Partner with CDC public health experts, technologists, and key stakeholders to create open-source tools that improve data flow and integration across public health systems
• Guide research efforts to deliver actionable insights, driving critical public health interventions and decision-making
• Apply service design methodologies to tackle systemic public health challenges, with a focus on optimizing data management and accessibility
• Spearhead DesignOps and ResearchOps initiatives to streamline operations, enhance team efficiency, and support scalable design and research processes
• Drive cross-team alignment, ensuring design and research efforts are fully integrated with product and engineering, while remaining aligned with the CDC's mission and goals
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all teams and projects
• Provide hands-on support as needed, helping teams navigate obstacles and stay on track to meet project goals

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings account
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period
• Paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 11 federal holidays, and flexible sick leave
• Up to 12 weeks paid time off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parents
• Performance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock options
• Business development / sales bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Annual $2,000 allowance for professional development
• Annual $750 allowance for tech-related purchases
• Annual swag budget of $100 to display your Skylight pride with some merchandise (hoodies, hats, and more)
• Dollar-for-dollar charity donation matching, up to $500 per year
• Access up to $1,000 before payday to cover emergency expenses