Web Accessibility Specialist

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Web Accessibility Specialist to support enterprise accessibility initiatives across web platforms. This role focuses on ensuring websites, web applications, and digital services meet accessibility standards and provide inclusive user experiences.

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
  • WAVE
  • Lighthouse
  • 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/AAA
  • 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

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