When I applied to the USDS a few years ago, the interview process left me with the impression that "explain[ing] to ULTRA clueless users things they need to know and don't want to learn" was the core of the job, since the interview seemed to be testing that in lieu of actual technical skills. Left me wanting to go anywhere is, 18F, or any similar government program.
Of course, I also have 14 years of dealing with the DOD in technical capacities, so that didn't help.
Of course, I also have 14 years of dealing with the DOD in technical capacities, so that didn't help.