​​​​​​​Web Accessibility Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits for websites and web applications
• Remediate accessibility issues in collaboration with development teams
• Ensure compliance with: WCAG 2.1 AA (and AAA where applicable), Section 508, ADA Title II
• Use accessibility testing tools such as: axe DevTools, WAVELighthouse, Siteimprove
• Perform both manual and automated accessibility testing
• Provide guidance on: HTML semantics, ARIA implementation, keyboard navigation, focus management, color contrast
• Integrate accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Review and validate vendor deliverables for accessibility compliance
• Support development of internal tools (e.g., web crawlers) for accessibility tracking
• Assist in remediation of digital documents (PDFs, forms, etc.) for compliance

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in: Web accessibility testing, auditing, and remediation
• Strong knowledge of: WCAG 2.1 AA/AA, WAI-ARIA authoring practices, Section 508, ADA Title II
• Proficiency in: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Hands-on experience with: Accessibility testing tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, pa11y), assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA)
• Ability to analyze and recommend code-level accessibility fixes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with government or enterprise-scale accessibility projects
• Familiarity with: WordPress environments, CI/CD integration (e.g., GitHub Actions), accessibility defect tracking workflows
• Certifications: IAAP WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist), DHS Trusted Tester
• Knowledge of: Inclusive design principles, plain-language content practices