Accessibility Compliance Support Analyst - Intermittent (Software Development Specialist 1

Job Description

Accessibility Compliance Support Analyst - Intermittent (Software Development Specialist
1) (260005OV)

Medicaid

Lazarus 5 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$34.53/hour

Part-time

OCSEA

Data Analytics

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Problem Solving

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

THIS POSITION IS INTERMITTENT & IS NOT TO EXCEED 1,000 HOURS IN A STATE FISCAL YEAR.

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Data & Integrated Systems

Bureau: Strategic & Performance Analytics

Classification: Software Development Specialist 1 (PN )

Primary Technology: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a motivated analyst to help ensure our applications meet accessibility standards and comply with ADA and WCAG requirements. The role combines software development, accessibility validation, analysis, documentation, and collaboration. As an Accessibility Compliance Support Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and modifying software modules to improve accessibility, including alternative text, keyboard navigation, and semantic structure.
• Extracting and managing data from files and databases for accessibility-related tasks.
• Writing and executing test cases to validate screen reader compatibility, color contrast, and keyboard-only functionality.
• Analyzing requirements and proposing solutions to address accessibility gaps in business processes and software design.
• Documenting accessibility findings, code changes, and compliance notes throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Creating training materials and user guides explaining ADA-compliant features to end users.
• Communicating accessibility findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Researching and staying up-to-date on ADA, WCAG, Section 508, and accessibility best practices.

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards, ADA compliance, and accessibility principles.
• Experience with data visualization software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred…