Accessibility Analyst
*This is an onsite position
Description:
- The North Carolina Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH) and the client are seeking an Accessibility Analyst.
Responsibilities:
- Perform accessibility testing on websites web applications and digital documents PDF Word Excel PowerPoint.
- Evaluate compliance with ADA Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA standards.
- Use manual and automated testing tools including assistive technologies e.g. JAWS ZoomText NVDA.
- Document findings and provide clear actionable remediation guidance.
- Collaborate with developers QA teams and business stakeholders to resolve accessibility issues.
- Assist with code-level remediation of accessibility defects when applicable.
- Remediate and convert digital documents into accessible formats.
- Promote accessibility best practices and support integration of accessibility into the software development lifecycle.
- Maintain documentation and compliance reports.
- Stay current with evolving accessibility laws standards and technologies.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Web Development or a related field or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Professional certification such as CPACC Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies or WAS Web Accessibility Specialist.
- Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
- Experience remediating PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Familiarity with accessibility testing tools such as Axe WAVE Lighthouse or Accessibility Insights.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Strong understanding of digital accessibility standards and best practices.
- Ability to analyze complex systems and identify compliance gaps.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to inclusive design.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Demonstrated experience working with WCAG 2.1/2.2 and Section 508 standards, Required 3 Years
- Demonstrated experience in digital accessibility testing and remediation., Required 3 Years
- Experience testing with assistive technologies such as JAWS, ZoomText, or NVDA, Required 3 Years
- HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript sufficient to support accessibility remediation efforts., Required 3 Years
- ADA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA standards, Required 3 Years
- Accessibility testing on websites, web applications, and digital documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Required 3 Years
- Use manual and automated testing tools, including assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, ZoomText, NVDA)., Required 3 Years
- Code-level remediation of accessibility defects when applicable, Required 3 Years
- Remediate and convert digital documents into accessible formats, Required 3 Years
- Professional certification such as CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) or WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist)., Highly desired
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