Accessibility Compliance and Risk Analyst

Position Title: Accessibility Compliance and Risk Analyst

Duration: 3 Months (with possible extension)

Location: Remote

Direct Client

Position Summary

The accessibility compliance and Risk Analyst provides specialized, hands-on support for the review of Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRSs) and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs). This role supports institutional digital accessibility compliance efforts by evaluating vendor-supplied documentation, identifying compliance gaps, and documenting accessibility risk levels for use in procurement and governance decisions.

Responsibilities:

·       VPAT and ACR Review

·       Review Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and VPAT documentation submitted by vendors as part of the procurement, Technical Review Board (TRB), or governance processes.

·       Evaluate conformance claims against applicable accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.1.

·       Identify incomplete, unclear, or potentially inaccurate VPAT responses and request clarification when appropriate.

·       Assess accessibility limitations in the context of anticipated use, user populations, and institutional exposure.

·       Accessibility Risk Assessment and Documentation

·       Apply established review criteria and guidance to support accessibility risk classifications (e.g., low, moderate, high).

·       Document findings in a clear, standardized format suitable for non-technical stakeholders.

·       Provide written summaries of accessibility risks, constraints, and notable exceptions for Director review and decision making.

·       Maintain consistency and defensibility in documentation to support audit readiness and compliance inquiries.

·       Technical Review Board (TBR) Support

·       Support the Technical Review Board by supplying accessibility review findings for technologies under consideration.

·       Participate in review discussions as a subject matter resource when requested.

·       Clearly differentiate factual accessibility findings from risk interpretation or policy judgment reserved to leadership.

·       Stakeholder Collaboration

·       Work collaboratively with IT, procurement, compliance, legal, and functional stakeholders to support accessibility review workflows.

·       Communicate accessibility concepts in practical, accessible language tailored to varied audiences.

·       Support remediation planning discussions by identifying areas of non-conformance and potential impacts.

Required Qualifications:

·       3+ years of experience with digital accessibility and VPAT analysis

·       3+ years of experience with accessibility risk documentation and technical writing

·       3+ years of experience with accessibility standards interpretation & applied compliance support

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Formal training or certificates related to digital accessibility, WCAG, or Section 508

·       Experience working in higher education, government, or other regulated environments

·       Experience with procurement or institutional governance processes

·       Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX), Digital Media, Web Development, Software Engineering, Public Administration, Information Management, or Compliance

Role Boundaries and Authority

·       This position does not set institutional accessibility policy or accept compliance risk on behalf of the organization.

·       All final determinations regarding accessibility risk acceptance, exceptions, or procurement approval are made by the Director or designated leadership.

·       The role functions as a senior practitioner, analyst, and document specialist.