Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
The Expert Human Factors Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring that products and processes within the Veterans Health Administration meet the highest standards of usability, accessibility, and user satisfaction. If you are passionate about leveraging human factors engineering to improve the lives of veterans and their caregivers, we encourage you to apply for this impactful position.
Responsibilities may include the following:
- Monitor Industry Trends: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in human factors engineering, incorporating cutting-edge research and industry best practices into product evaluations and design strategies.
- Perform Usability Assessments: Perform usability assessments leveraging industry tools (e.g., NASA TLX, SUS) to identify areas for improvement and suggest redesigns or mitigations to minimize negative impacts on users.
- Implement Human Centered Design: Visualize and anticipate the effects of design changes on diverse user groups, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of product development.
- Support Live Technical Demonstrations: Provide expert guidance and make thoughtful suggestions during live demo calls, reacting adeptly to participant feedback and insights during user sessions.
- Leverage Agile Methodologies: Demonstrate proficiency in SAFe's Lean Agile principles and practices, driving value and operational excellence through the empowerment of high-performing Agile teams.
What You Will Need:
- Doctorate Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in human factors engineering or a closely related field, with a focus on applications in healthcare.
- Deep understanding of human factors engineering principles, research methodologies, and usability standards.
- Experience with SAFe's Lean Agile principles and practices, with a demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and foster operational excellence through Agile methodologies.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Experience supporting the VA or VHA preferred
- Experience supporting public or private health systems preferred
- Experience with Oracle Cerner
The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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