Requisition ID CTDS Service Design er Requisition Name IT Business Intelligence Architect - Level 4 Folder DAS - Digital (PiggyBack) Customer CT DAS Quantity Requested 4 Location Hybrid(450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 1202 Hartford, Connecticut 06103-0000) The Service Design er will need to conduct in-person user research in Connecticut. Rate: 80 C2C 1 Professional Reference + if candidate is on C2C then Cooperation name Minimum 12 Years' experience Submission Deadline 08/31/2023 Description Skills required This is Us The State of Connecticut is embarking upon a digital transformation to uplift the lives and well-being of our residents and employees. Our goal is to improve access to our programs and service s, making interaction with government easier. When you join the Connecticut Digital Service , you'll be part of a team creating simple experiences personalized for everyone. If you enjoy solving complex problems with a curious, supportive, high-performing team, then the State of Connecticut is the place for you. Is This You? Big Picture Thinking. You strive to improve internal processes and externally facing solutions. User-centric. You derive joy from working with people to drive user-centered research and testing. Service -Oriented. You are passionate about government innovation and improving service s for citizens. About the Role We believe service ccess is a social justice issue and people closest to service challenges should inform service improvement efforts. As a result, we're looking for candidates who are passionate about evidence-based decision-making, dedicated to ethical and inclusive design , effective communicators, thrive while collaborating, and committed to the in-depth work required to drive lasting change within a large organization and complex service environment. As the Service Design er, you'll report to the CTDS Service Design Manager nd will drive discovery, user engagement, and experience research; collect and analyze data; and conduct synthesis workshops, facilitation sessions, and journey mapping exercises. An ideal candidate should be a talented and knowledgeable researcher with fresh, creative ideas, and an excellent eye for detail. You'll collaborate with team members to transform the digital team's work into a rigorous and sustainable practice at the State of Connecticut. Primary Duties Human-Centered Research Use Human Centered Design based innovation approaches (involving technology, policies, processes around redesigning services) to identify the root causes of civic challenges and explore the perspectives of residents, community groups, and various internal and external stakeholders. Organize, support, and execute generative and evaluative experience design research activities. Work collaboratively with researchers across cross functional teams and disciplines. Collaborate with various program areas, internal and external stakeholders, the public, and various agencies to conduct research. Lead workshops/facilitation sessions and user engagement activities to gather information from residents, clients, people with lived experience, community groups, and other stakeholders. Collaborate with research participants, the public, and community stakeholder to understand individual personas, customer journeys, and personal situations. Collect and analyze user behavior through qualitative contextual research (i.e., field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, etc.). Design, develop, and administer questionnaires, surveys, data collection sheets, interview questions to gather information. Synthesis & Communication Produces compelling and concise narratives and visual frameworks to drive comprehension of complex topics and concepts and persuade stakeholders (i.e; journey maps, service blueprints, process maps, etc.) pply an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing statistical data to make recommendations for process and analog improvements (i.e., handouts, templates, communications material etc.). Synthesize and evaluate data gathered through design research to uncover and successfully communicate root cause insights and generate corresponding design pillars. nalyze issues impacting the public, formulating research objectives, and designing and developing implementation strategies on project work. dvocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports, presentations, and public channels. Converse in general back-end technological terms but also be able to simplify jargon into more digestible language for less-technical audiences. Provide support through the coordination of administrative research duties including note taking, documentation, taking pictures in-field, recruiting, screening, and scheduling research participants, working with transcribers, etc. Prepare background studies and briefing notes for projects and assignments. Cross-Functional Support Collaborate with product, business, and technology teams, sharing design research insights and ideas to build proofs-of-concepts, prototypes, and service blueprints that solve business problems and create new opportunities (e.g., customer acquisition, improved customer experience, revenue generation). Makes recommendations on future stages of design phases based on research. Provide design research support through all product development iterations, ensuring research insights and customer needs are taken into consideration. Collect, analyze, evaluate, and interpret information/findings to develop recommendations for design and product improvement. Make recommendations on processes, policies, and data; track key performance indicators; and suggest improvement of services and operations, based on research findings, to ensure a seamless end-to-end customer experience. Support all design aspects and reviews wireframes and storyboards for digital products. Practice-Building Provide subject matter expertise in Human Centered Design approaches and research methods. Ensure accessibility and inclusivity when engaging with stakeholders and research participants. Share and teach others about design methodologies through formal and informal sessions such as lunch and learns. Preferred Skills & Qualifications Other Desirable Qualifications design-related degree or relevant industry experience Knowledge of a variety of design tools (e.g., Adobe Suite, Miro, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.). 3+ years of professional experience or a graduate degree 3+ years managing project relationships with colleagues, clients, and project stakeholders Nice-to-Have Skills Bilingual Strong visual design aesthetic Experience with community-based and participatory design Experience working in the social impact space on complex service challenges CyberTec
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