Accessibility Analyst – Contract Jobs in Lansing, MI

Accessibility Analyst
Lansing, MI

Our client State of Michigan is looking for Accessibility Analyst at Lansing, MI. Please let me know if you are interested?

– Interviews: MS Teams video interview with camera ON. 2nd round interviews may be held in-person (candidates must be available for an in-person interview).

 

– Duration: 1 year with extension likely

– Position location: Lansing, MI. This position will require in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding. Following this, a hybrid schedule will be offered, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Candidates must be able to work completely onsite for the first 1-2 months before transitioning to the hybrid work schedule (onsite 2 days per week).

 

– Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the onsite/hybrid schedule)

Top Skills & Years of Experience Required:

• Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

• Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies

• Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other assistive technologies

• Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools, Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools

• Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android

• Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence related to the work

• Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience

• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

 

SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications Reviewer

Overview

The State of Michigan (SOM) Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Center for Shared

Solutions (CSS) eMichigan team is seeking to hire up to 6 additional full-time systems analysts for 1-2 years to

conduct reviews for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which include

standards for branding and digital accessibility. The contract has potential to extend beyond 2 years based upon

SOM’s needs.

Job Duties

 Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for

Websites and Applications

o Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other

assistive technology

o Review for adherence with additional standards including branding

o Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices

o Thoroughly document review results

 Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results

 Work closely with eMichigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized

 Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

 A certificate or degree in any field required, Information Technology (IT) preferred

 Experience will be considered in lieu of a certificate or degree

Experience

 1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years)

 1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

 Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies

 Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other

assistive technologies

 Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools,

Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools

 Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops,

smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android

 Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence

related to the work

 Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience

 Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

 Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA

Location & Hours

Lansing, Michigan

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

This position will require in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding. Following this, a hybrid schedule

 

will be offered, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

With Best Regards,
Dave Thomas
Senior Director Sales