Web Accessibility Analyst

Job Title: Web Accessibility Analyst

Location:Lansing,MI

Job Description:

The State of Michigan (SOM) Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Agency Services MDOT team is seeking to hire a Web Accessibility Analyst 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 and documents for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications
• Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology
• Review for adherence with additional standards including branding
• Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices
• 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

Required Skills

• 1+ years of testing applications for digital accessibility
• 1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
• Advanced skills using assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack

Preferred Skills

• 3+ years of testing applications for digital accessibility
• Certification related to WCAG
• Previous government experience