Web Content Accessibility Analyst

Job Title: Web Content Accessibility Analyst

Location with zip code: Lansing, MI 48933

Duration: 12 Months

Interview: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video with any 2nd round interviews to be held onsite

Note: Only Local Candidates

Pay Rate: $55-$60/Hour

Job Description:

• The client (SOM) Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) client's team is seeking to hire up to 3 additional full-time systems analysts for 1 year to conduct reviews for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which include standards for branding and digital accessibility.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications
• Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology.
• Review for adherence with additional standards including branding.
• Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices.
• Thoroughly document review results.
• Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results.
• Work closely with eMichigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• 1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years).
• 1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Required Qualifications:

• A certificate or degree in any field required, Information Technology (IT) preferred.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of a certificate or degree.

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
• Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies.
• Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other assistive technologies.
• Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools, Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools.
• Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android.
• Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA.
• Multilingual desired.