ADA Specialist​/Business Analyst

Overview

Location:

Madison, WI 53703 (100% Remote within WI)

Duration: 3 months Contract with the possibility of two 2-year extensions

The Client is looking for Business Analyst/Consultant IV - ADA Specialist.
ADA Accessibility experience is critical to this role. Anyone submitted without this experience will not be considered.

Under general supervision of the Client, Bureau of Technology Management’s Content Solutions Team Manager, the ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist supports the Client’s mission and strategic plan by assisting teams with ADA Compliance for web sites, web and mobile applications/content, eforms and documents to meet or exceed the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to Digital Accessibility.

The ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist creates, updates and develops accessibility testing processes and procedures for specific internal groups to improve teamwork, efficiency and will be expected to educate and provide staff with technical support in creating accessible web sites and content, conventional documents, data dashboards, web applications, videos and other digital information that is created by BTM.

The ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist will assist individuals and teams in using tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro, WAVE, Lighthouse, Color Contrast Analyzer, NVDA Screen Reader, Microsoft accessibility checkers and manual keyboard navigation techniques to ensure that people using assistive technology are able to access our programs, services and activities while following federal and state guidelines for accessibility.

• Knowledge of disability law including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2), industry standards and best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of web communication accessibility barriers.
• Ability to work independently, or with little supervision as well as the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to describe actions required to a non-technical audience.
• Knowledge of Internet/Intranet application design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance methodologies.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, database tools, graphic design tools, and page layout tools.
• Strong problem determination and resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and customer service skills.

• 2-4 years of ADA Accessibility experience with websites, applications, forms, PDF and conventional documents.
• 2-4 years hands-on experience in using tools like WAVE, Lighthouse, NVDA, Acrobat PRO, manual keyboard testing.
• Candidate must display drive and urgency in getting tasks completed quickly

• Developing documentation or checklists for staff
• Professional collaboration across all levels of the organization.