Senior Accessibility Specialist

Accountabilities

• Act as a subject matter expert responsible for advancing accessibility initiatives, supporting cross-functional teams, and ensuring digital experiences align with accessibility standards and best practices.
• Lead complex accessibility audits and assessments across websites, digital products, and user experiences using automated and manual testing methods.
• Evaluate digital experiences against WCAG 2.2 standards and applicable accessibility requirements, identifying barriers and recommending effective remediation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to Accessibility Specialists and contract resources.
• Support the development and implementation of accessibility strategies, standards, policies, documentation, and best practices.
• Collaborate with design, development, content, product, and client teams to integrate accessibility throughout the full digital lifecycle.
• Conduct accessibility testing using automated tools, manual evaluation techniques, keyboard navigation, assistive technologies, and screen readers.
• Perform HTML and CSS accessibility improvements when appropriate and provide implementation guidance to development teams.
• Review wireframes, prototypes, designs, and development deliverables, providing accessibility recommendations and annotations within design systems and tools.
• Communicate accessibility findings, remediation recommendations, project updates, and best practices to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Support accessibility training, onboarding, and awareness initiatives to promote inclusive digital practices.
• Partner with clients and external stakeholders to address accessibility requirements and improve conformance outcomes.
• Stay current with accessibility regulations, technologies, and industry trends to strengthen organizational capabilities.
• Contribute to the creation of accessibility resources, templates, tools, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Experienced accessibility professional with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating inclusive digital experiences.
• 4-7+ years of experience in digital accessibility, UX, front-end development, quality assurance, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 standards, accessibility principles, and digital inclusion best practices.
• Experience performing accessibility testing through automated tools and manual testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing platforms such as Siteimprove, Deque, UsableNet, or similar solutions.
• Experience with assistive technologies, including screen readers, keyboard navigation testing, and accessibility evaluation techniques.
• Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS, with working knowledge of JavaScript preferred.
• Experience implementing accessibility remediations and reviewing websites, digital products, user interfaces, and documents for compliance.
• Familiarity with Figma and accessibility annotation practices is preferred.
• Experience mentoring team members, supervising contractors, or providing technical leadership is a plus.
• Experience working with cross-functional design and development teams, preferably within digital products, consulting, or agency environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Accessibility certifications such as CPACC, WAS, or CPWA are preferred.
• Able to communicate complex accessibility concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of approximately $80,000-$90,000.
• Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Opportunity to influence accessibility practices and create more inclusive digital experiences.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Professional development opportunities within a mission-driven organization.
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and support impactful client initiatives.
• Culture centered around empowerment, accessibility, and meaningful community impact.