Project Manager - Accessibility Compliance & Risk Analyst (IT - Higher Education
Navitas Healthcare LLC, Columbia, SC, United States
Job Title:
Project Manager - Accessibility Compliance & Risk Analyst (IT - Higher Education)
Duration:
3 Months
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (2 days onsite per week; remote options may be considered for non-local candidates)
Position Summary
The Accessibility Compliance & Risk Analyst provides advanced, hands-on support for evaluating digital accessibility compliance documentation, including Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs). This role contributes to institutional efforts to ensure procurement and technology decisions align with accessibility standards and regulatory requirements.
The position functions as a senior-level analyst and subject matter contributor. Final compliance decisions, policy interpretation, and risk acceptance remain with institutional leadership.
Key Responsibilities
VPAT & ACR Review
Review vendor-submitted VPATs and Accessibility Conformance Reports as part of procurement and governance workflows
Evaluate documentation against accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1/2.2 and Section 508
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unclear compliance claims and request clarification when necessary
Assess accessibility impact in relation to user needs and institutional use cases
Accessibility Risk Assessment & Documentation
Classify accessibility risk levels (e.g., low, moderate, high) using established criteria
Document findings in clear, structured reports for non-technical stakeholders
Provide written summaries highlighting risks, limitations, and compliance concerns
Ensure documentation is consistent, defensible, and audit-ready
Technical Review Support
Support technical review processes by providing accessibility findings for evaluation
Participate in review discussions as a subject matter resource when required
Clearly separate factual findings from policy or risk decisions reserved for leadership
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work with IT, procurement, compliance, legal, and governance teams
Communicate accessibility concepts in clear, non-technical language
Support remediation discussions by identifying non-conformance and potential impacts
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in digital accessibility and VPAT/ACR analysis
3+ years of experience in accessibility risk documentation and technical writing
3+ years of experience interpreting accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508, or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications
Training or certification in digital accessibility, WCAG, or Section 508
Experience in higher education, government, or regulated environments
Experience with procurement or governance workflows
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, HCI, UX, Digital Media, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
For more details reach at
resumes@navitassols.com
Project Manager - Accessibility Compliance & Risk Analyst (IT - Higher Education)
Duration:
3 Months
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (2 days onsite per week; remote options may be considered for non-local candidates)
Position Summary
The Accessibility Compliance & Risk Analyst provides advanced, hands-on support for evaluating digital accessibility compliance documentation, including Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs). This role contributes to institutional efforts to ensure procurement and technology decisions align with accessibility standards and regulatory requirements.
The position functions as a senior-level analyst and subject matter contributor. Final compliance decisions, policy interpretation, and risk acceptance remain with institutional leadership.
Key Responsibilities
VPAT & ACR Review
Review vendor-submitted VPATs and Accessibility Conformance Reports as part of procurement and governance workflows
Evaluate documentation against accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1/2.2 and Section 508
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unclear compliance claims and request clarification when necessary
Assess accessibility impact in relation to user needs and institutional use cases
Accessibility Risk Assessment & Documentation
Classify accessibility risk levels (e.g., low, moderate, high) using established criteria
Document findings in clear, structured reports for non-technical stakeholders
Provide written summaries highlighting risks, limitations, and compliance concerns
Ensure documentation is consistent, defensible, and audit-ready
Technical Review Support
Support technical review processes by providing accessibility findings for evaluation
Participate in review discussions as a subject matter resource when required
Clearly separate factual findings from policy or risk decisions reserved for leadership
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work with IT, procurement, compliance, legal, and governance teams
Communicate accessibility concepts in clear, non-technical language
Support remediation discussions by identifying non-conformance and potential impacts
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in digital accessibility and VPAT/ACR analysis
3+ years of experience in accessibility risk documentation and technical writing
3+ years of experience interpreting accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508, or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications
Training or certification in digital accessibility, WCAG, or Section 508
Experience in higher education, government, or regulated environments
Experience with procurement or governance workflows
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, HCI, UX, Digital Media, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
For more details reach at
resumes@navitassols.com