At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.<div><div>GEICO is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Researcher, UX Research. As a UX Researcher, you will have a critical role in shaping the user experience of our products and services by utilizing insightful research and data-driven insights. </div><div>  </div><div>This position is a hybrid role that requires to be on-site 2-3 days a week at one of the following locations:  Chevy Chase, MD; New York City, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA </div><div>  </div><div>Job Responsibilities </div><div><ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers, to execute research studies. Proactively identify research opportunities and following through the process from scope, execution, analysis, and delivery </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Participate in all phases of the user research process, including user recruitment, study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Utilize various qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as usability testing, surveys, interviews, and competitive analysis, to gain deep insights into user needs and behaviors </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Analyze research data, identify patterns, and generate actionable insights that drive actionable insights and informed design decisions. Communicate research findings to stakeholders clearly and compellingly through reports, presentations, and interactive workshops  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to advocate for user-centered design principles. Act as a strategic partner, providing valuable insights and recommendations throughout the product development lifecycle </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Stay current with the latest research methodologies, tools, and industry trends Continuously evaluate and improve research practices, ensuring the team has the right resources and techniques to deliver impactful results  </li></ul></div><div>   </div><div>Basic Qualifications </div><div><ul><li>5+ years of experience (or 3+ with Masters degree) in user experience research </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>5+ years of experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including usability testing, surveys, interviews, and ethnographic research </li></ul></div><div>  </div><div>Preferred Qualifications   </div><div><ul><li>Bachelors Degree or equivalent years of experience in research  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including usability testing, surveys, interviews, and ethnographic research </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, such as PowerBI or Tableau </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Have a solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive user-centric design decisions  </li></ul></div><div> </div></div>  Annual Salary$104,550.00 - $172,200.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.  At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.  The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind.  You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.<ul><li>Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.</li><li>Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.</li><li>Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.</li><li>Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.</li></ul>The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.