Usability Researcher 3

at  Nextant LLC

Nextant is looking for a driven Usability Researcher 3 to join our client team.
We are seeking a motivated, curious, and creative?researcher who’s passionate about understanding customers and the potential of the cloud. In this role, you’ll work closely with multiple disciplines to deliver the next generation of experiences for Microsoft Azure.? You should have experience?with a broad array of research methods and activities, and will be able to partner closely with our UX and product team to scope and define research strategy to derive meaningful insights. You’ll be able to educate and mentor stakeholders from other disciplines on the value of research and importance of empirical rigor. And from your research and analysis, you’ll be able to communicate the implications of your findings in clear and compelling ways.
Candidates must submit a working link to their portfolio

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-7 years of prior work experience
• Advanced degree: Human-Computer Interaction, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Computer Science, Human Factors, or Industrial Engineering
• Generating/scoping research plans / execution of research studies / data analysis | 5+ Years of Experience
• Previous experience working in and presenting research to cross functional teams | 3+ Years of Experience
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple projects that require fast iteration and pivoting | 5+ Years of Experience
• Proficiency using qualitative/quantitative research methodologies to derive meaningful product insights and actionable recommendations
• Track record of collaborating across disciplines to drive change into products; ability to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team
• Proven ability to work within tight timelines, with excellent project management skills
• Experience with and comfort in cutting through ambiguity to self-start and generate results
• Previous experience with User Experience Platforms/Digital Experience Platforms such as Adobe Experience Manager, SiteCore XP, Bloomreach Commerce Experience Cloud, etc.
• Experience with Qualtics would be helpful as well
• Experience generating research plans, executing research studies, and conducting thorough data analysis that provides actionable insights
• Ability to collaborate closely with other researchers, designers, product managers, and engineers
• Ability to communicate research insights and opportunities in clear, concise, and compelling ways that resonate across all levels of the product and partner teams
• Ability to work within tight timelines and with excellent project management skills
• Candidates must be submit a working link to their portfolio

You will have strong research skills and have a toolkit of study practices and methods to use according to the particular problem, and will be comfortable having in-depth interviews with customers. You’ll work closely with other researchers, designers, product managers, and engineers to scope research strategy for your particular area throughout the entire product life cycle. In this role, you’ll execute research methodologies and conduct data analysis that provides actionable insights, and will be able to communicate research insights and opportunities effectively. And throughout your research that informs product strategy, you’ll never stop advocating for the customer.