Wordpress Accessability Remediation Expert

Position Description

The Department of Government Operations (DGO), in partnership with the Department of Technology Services (DTS), is seeking a highly skilled WordPress Accessibility Remediation Expert.

The ideal candidate will possess expert-level proficiency in WP Engine CMS, including experience with Cornerstone and Pro Theme, along with a deep understanding of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and federal accessibility compliance requirements.

Experience working with government systems, particularly Utah DTS environments, is highly desirable. This role will focus on ensuring accessibility compliance, remediating existing WordPress content, and supporting best practices across enterprise-level WordPress implementations.

Required Skills

• Expert-level experience with WP Engine CMS

• Strong WordPress development expertise

• Proven expertise in WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Standards

• Experience with accessibility remediation and compliance

• Familiarity with federal and state accessibility regulations

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Utah Department of Technology Services (DTS) systems

• Government or public-sector project experience

• Knowledge of Cornerstone and Pro Theme within WP Engine

Evaluation & Scoring Criteria

• 20% – Cost

• 40% – WP Engine CMS Expertise

• 20% – WordPress Expertise

• 20% – WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Expertise