Sr User Researcher

AYR Global IT Solutions is a national staffing firm focused on cloud, cyber security, web application services, ERP, and BI implementations by providing proven and experienced consultants to our clients. Our competitive, transparent pricing model and industry experience make us a top choice of Global System Integrators and enterprise customers with federal and commercial projects supported nationwide. Job Role: Sr User Researcher Location: Boston, MA / Eden Prairie, MN Duration: 3-6 Months Contract Must be USC/GC only What skills/attributes are a must have? Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent commercial experience 7+ years’ experience as a usability practitioner 7+ years’ demonstrated experience delivering user research, including but not limited to developing user personas, conducting field studies / contextual inquiry, and usability testing Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization Proven ability to deliver research on time while working on multiple projects Strong analytical skills Strong organizational skills Excellent leadership and relationship building skills Attention to detail High level of energy and customer focus Experience working on a PC Experience working in a team environment or with an application team What skills/attributes are nice to have? Eye-tracking experience preferred Experience with CogTool preferred Experience with Camtasia preferred Experience with tools such as UserZoom, UserTesting.com, Optimal Workshop and other industry standard tools preferred Agile experience preferred Healthcare Industry experience desired Preference for commercial software experience or enterprise applications What software tools/skills are needed to perform these daily responsibilities? Microsoft Office products. Comfort level with technology and learning new products as needed to perform various research methods. If you are interested please share your resume at kkahn(at)ayrglobal(dot)com or you can directly call me on (281) 670-9343.