Human Center Design (HCD) Consultant

ProSidian Consulting Seeks a Human Center Design (HCD) Consultant to support requirements that address the global demand for, and use of, modern Human Capital Program Strategies that foster sustainable development and develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process.

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At ProSidian Consulting, you can have both. That's because ProSidian people are committed to tackling the toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees, contractors, and collaborating partners. This role will be anchored in the USA (CONUS) but services both Domestic and International Projects (OCONUS).

Human-centered design (HCD) is a design and management framework that develops solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process. Human involvement typically takes place in observing the problem within context, brainstorming, conceptualizing, developing, and implementing the solution. It's a process that starts with the people you're designing for and ends with new solutions that are tailor-made to suit their needs.

At ProSidian Consulting Human-centered design (HCD) thinking is a process which emphasizes two things: (1) solving the right problem, and (2) doing so in a way that meets human needs and capabilities. The ProSidian Human Center Design (HCD) Consultant will guide the adoption and use of Human Center Design (HCD) and Innovation Methodologies within Government, Private Sector, and Non-Profit Services Trend Initiatives.

As a subject matter professional in Human Center Design (HCD), you will work across organizational silos to integrate the discipline within plans for conducting Pilot Programs that support client engagements that transcend industry. The ProSidian Human Center Design (HCD) Consultant will lead diverse teams of researchers, analysis, is an expert in designing Test & Learn (pilot) studies for products and services within the Innovation Pipeline.

The ProSidian HCD Consultant shall provide technical support to leverage a Human Center Design (HCD) approach to examine challenges while undertaking primary and secondary research including stakeholder interviews, field research, etc. to develop of an understanding of the problem(s) and issue(s). The ProSidian HCD Consultant will lead engagements using a human-centered approach to design and development has substantial economic and social benefits for users, employers, and suppliers.

Your work will be in support of organized Sprints where products and services will be evaluated and tested for desirability, feasibility. You will apply your deep understanding of innovation systems and design to educate horizontally as an advocate for discipline within the process. The ProSidian HCD Consultant will lead and engage multidisciplinary teams, manage engagements that create impact, and contribute expertise for social impact that improves stakeholder outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Apply a keen understanding of user interaction design principles to a variety of solutions, subject areas, and applications
• Conceptualize and develop plans to track user experiences from early concepts to prototypes and specifications
• Consults strategically to remove barriers and accelerate the work of teams across the system and works horizontally to educate and advocate for discipline within the process
• Contribute to project deliverables including an activity work plans, interim reports, finals reports, slide decks, and case studies
• Design HCD programs, policies, and processes centered on human-centered design for product development, global health outcomes, testing process, marketing, business process, compliance, risk management, and human capital strategies.
• Engage with The Human Center Design (HCD) Society and contribute to Practice Building Thought Leadership
• Exhibit technical capabilities and familiarity with ISO 13407:1999 Human-centered design processes for interactive systems
• Facilitate the early development of multiple potential concept(s) and/or solution plan(s) to the problem(s) and/or issue(s) with users.
• Identify and align Innovation Strategy across the enterprise in diverse ecosystems
• Implement the rare mix of creative and analytic thinking, with your right brain and left brain getting along perfectly well.
• Lead CONUS/OCONUS Client pursuits and Client Engagements centered on HCD
• Lead the design and passionate brand development and great storytelling constantly seeking content to inspire your work.
• Participate in meetings and presentations with stakeholders, clients, partners, contractors, employees, and collaborating partners.
• Participate in performing reviews and analysis of existing product/interventions/solutions, conducting analogous observations and/or field research, and synthesizing research, analysis, to identify themes and opportunities surrounding the current problem(s) and/or issue(s).
• Serve as an advocate for stakeholder-centered interaction design throughout the development process
• Use sketches, diagrams, and prototype mock ups to effectively communicate and plan tests of early-stage ideas within and outside of immediate teams

Base Human Center Design (HCD) Consultant Methods:  A three-phase methodology.

In Phase 1 we emphasize the construction of a use case document. This document can be used to detail the context of use of the system by utilizing story-boarding, paper prototypes, and mock-ups in conjunction with user interviews to gather insightful user feedback on different proposed concepts.

In Phase 2 we emphasize the use of expert usability inspections such as heuristic evaluations and cognitive walk through with small multidisciplinary groups to review the prototypes born out of the Phase 1 feedback.

Finally, in Phase 3 we emphasize classical user testing with target end users, using various metrics to measure the user experience and improve the final prototypes.