Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist
Smart IMS, Phila, PA, United States
Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist
12 Months
Hybrid
Philadelphia, PA
Work activities: • Identify non-compliant digital properties (websites, applications, PDFs, forms, kiosks) in context of WCAG 2.1 standards • Implement the standard operating procedure for digital document creation and publishing Establish and develop automated and manual accessibility validation workflows, including tooling recommendations, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance checkpoints for design, development, and procurement processes.
Skills/experience of the assigned
Required • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in digital accessibility, including hands-on auditing, remediation, and program development. • Deep expertise in WCAG 2.1 / , Section 508, ADA Title II, and assistive technology (screen readers, magnifiers, voice input, switch devices). • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise accessibility governance frameworks, policies, and testing processes. • Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe, JAWS, NVDA) and experience integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines. Highly Desired/Preferred • Experience working in or with government agencies, particularly on large-scale digital transformation or accessibility compliance initiatives. • Experience with Mobile App accessibility testing • Familiarity with content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and common government technology platforms, with an understanding of how to embed accessibility into CMS workflows. • IAAP certification (CPAC, CPWA, CPACC, or WAS) or equivalent professional credential. • Experience with inclusive design methodologies, user research with people with disabilities, and plain-language content strategy
Work activities: • Identify non-compliant digital properties (websites, applications, PDFs, forms, kiosks) in context of WCAG 2.1 standards • Implement the standard operating procedure for digital document creation and publishing Establish and develop automated and manual accessibility validation workflows, including tooling recommendations, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance checkpoints for design, development, and procurement processes.
Skills/experience of the assigned
Required • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in digital accessibility, including hands-on auditing, remediation, and program development. • Deep expertise in WCAG 2.1 / , Section 508, ADA Title II, and assistive technology (screen readers, magnifiers, voice input, switch devices). • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise accessibility governance frameworks, policies, and testing processes. • Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe, JAWS, NVDA) and experience integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines. Highly Desired/Preferred • Experience working in or with government agencies, particularly on large-scale digital transformation or accessibility compliance initiatives. • Experience with Mobile App accessibility testing • Familiarity with content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and common government technology platforms, with an understanding of how to embed accessibility into CMS workflows. • IAAP certification (CPAC, CPWA, CPACC, or WAS) or equivalent professional credential. • Experience with inclusive design methodologies, user research with people with disabilities, and plain-language content strategy