Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst - Davis, CA,

Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst – Davis, CA, Job  of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Digital Accessibility Program Manager, serves as UC ANR's senior accessibility analyst for technology assessments, vendor reviews, and evaluation of enterprise systems. Provides advanced accessibility expertise in support of software acquisitions, web applications, digital platforms, and technology implementations. Leads accessibility review activities associated with procurement and Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) processes and supports integration of digital accessibility requirements into technology planning, acquisition, implementation, and remediation efforts.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. The home department is IT Services. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

$ 93,200.00/year to $ /year

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 9/17/2026.

• Conduct accessibility evaluations of websites, applications, software, digital tools, and third-party technology solutions.
• Evaluate accessibility conformance of complex websites, applications, software, digital tools, and technology solutions with WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, Section 504, Section 508, and applicable University policies.
• Perform testing using assistive technologies including screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and speech recognition software.
• Develop highly technical specifications and maintain accessibility testing methodologies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Validate vendor remediation efforts and accessibility improvements.

• Provide accessibility expertise in support Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) and technology procurement activities, leading accessibility reviews and providing recommendations regarding accessibility risk.
• Review and evaluate Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), vendor remediation plans, and other accessibility documentation.
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing of vendor products and technology solutions.
• Advanced assessment of accessibility risks and review mitigation plans, accessibility exceptions, and risk acceptance requests.
• Develop and recommend highly technical accessibility requirements and accessibility-related procurement language for procurements, RFPs, vendor engagements, and purchasing documentation.
• Partner with Procurement, IT, Security, Legal, Human Resources, and business units to support accessible technology acquisition and implementation.
• Initiate & develop accessibility review procedures, templates, and evaluation criteria.
• Provide backup support for employee accommodation requests.

• Develop highly complex accessibility procedures and operational guidance.
• Support implementation of Digital Accessibility Program processes and standards.
• Provide expert consultation to technology stakeholders, project teams, managers, and University leadership.
• Track and report accessibility metrics and program outcomes.

• Develop and deliver advanced accessibility training for technology teams, content creators, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• Provide consultation on accessible technology implementation.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to student employees,…