Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
10% Travel
Skills
IT Accessibility Compliance Specialist
Section 508
WCAG 2.1
ADA
CMM
Accessibility
Testing
Project Management
NonVisual Desktop Access
Usability Testing
WCAG
Assistive Technology
Job Details
Title: IT Accessibility Compliance Specialist
Location: California
Required Qualifications
- Must reside in California and be willing to travel statewide (2 5 days per trip, typically with one week between travel).
- 5 7 years of experience in IT procurement accessibility or related fields.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply Section 508 and ADA from both compliance and contractual/legal perspectives.
- Proficiency with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and accessibility testing tools (manual and automated).
- Experience reviewing VPATs and vendor accessibility documentation.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong project management ability across multiple teams and vendors.
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Preferred Skills
- Experience implementing or assessing the Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM).
- Certifications: IAAP CPACC, WAS, or DHS Trusted Tester.
- Advanced understanding of assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA).
- Experience conducting usability testing with individuals with disabilities.
- Familiarity with public sector or higher-education procurement environments.
- Bachelor s degree required; master s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
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