Accessibility Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

The client is looking for Accessibility Subject Matter Expert with at least seven years of experience to support digital accessibility readiness. The position requires a balance of deep knowledge of WCAG 2.0/2.1 (AA/AAA) requirements along with strong testing and communication skills.

12 months to start

The client is looking for Accessibility Subject Matter Expert with at least seven years of experience to support digital accessibility readiness. The position requires a balance of deep knowledge of WCAG 2.0/2.1 (AA/AAA) requirements along with strong testing and communication skills.

• Provide technical guidance to content creators on accessible design and best practices to optimize user experience in web-based materials and other digital content. Consult and assist the the client in remediation efforts on a wide range of digital public facing content, includingweb, documents, multimedia, forms, and enterprise systems.
• Work within guidelines developed by leadership to ensure the accessibility program aligns with compliance standard sand best practices in optimizing user experience.
• Participate in requirements analysis to align business needs with accessible design
• Assist in development of operational procedures based on accessibility standards and established processes.
• Provide technical guidance to content creators on accessible design and best practices to optimize user experience in web-based materials and other digital content. Test public-facing content in conventional formats (Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint) and websites with assistive technologies(JAWS, NVDA, Talk Back, Voice Over, Adobe Acrobat, PAC) and automated tools (axe, WAVE, World Space) and advise on proper testing protocols.
• Conduct accessibility auditsfor websites, documents in various formats, including PDFs and forms, and generate reports regarding compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.0/2.1 (AA/AAA).
• Create detailed accessibility reports with actionable recommendations for the client.
• Identify inaccessible content and/or other issues, then assist organization to support remediation efforts.
• Provide training to internal teams to support accessible content creationfor accessibility standards and tools. Develop supporting materials.
• Conduct Office Hours to support content developers.
• Create accessible templates to assist content creators in streamlining their processes.
• Assist with requests and inquiries related to digital accessibility from the public ensuring timely and effective responses.

• 7+ yearsof experience in digital accessibility or related fields
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
• Strong knowledge ofWCAG 2.1 AA,Section 508, andADA Title II.
• Hands-on remediation experience withdocuments, web, and multimedia content.
• Proficiency with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structure through cross-functional
• collaboration and stakeholder communications.
• Commitment to improving access to digital services for diverse court users, including individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal. Ability to write and communicate with all levels of the the client, including leadership.